First Blush
680E-1 · #F8EFFA · LRV 89 — near-white with a hint of color, very light — near-white, broadens small spaces.
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What Color Is First Blush, Really?
First Blush reads as a near-white with a hint of color — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover how Behr 680E-1 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for First Blush
First Blush shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes First Blush
First Blush is very light — LRV 89, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. Its violet undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.
Most complaints about First Blush are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr 680E-1 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Boy | Sweet Tart101-1DB · Dutch Boy | 3.8 | 83 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Sentimental PinkDEW399 · Dunn-Edwards | 2.2 | 81 | Color page → |
| Diamond Vogel | Vienna Dawn1153 · Diamond Vogel | 4.6 | 86 | Color page → |
| Hirshfield's | Cotton Candy1118 · Hirshfield's | 4.5 | 85 | Color page → |
| Kompozit | Cotton Candy1118 · Kompozit | 4.5 | 88 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to First Blush within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #F8EFFA in HSL space. Pair First Blush with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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