Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Relaxing Blue |
| SKU | ICC-65 |
| Hex | #899DAA |
| RGB | 137, 157, 170 |
| HSL | 204°, 16%, 60% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Relaxing Blue
Relaxing Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Relaxing Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Clare
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Relaxing Blue within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #899DAA in HSL space. Pair Relaxing Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Relaxing Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Relaxing Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr ICC-65 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Relaxing Blue
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Relaxing Blue is Daphne (SW 9151). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Daphne and you'll get the same color. See the full Daphne swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Relaxing Blue
C2 Paint's nearest match is Shark Fin (C2-734), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Relaxing Blue without repainting risk. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Relaxing Blue
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Breath-Taking View (0632), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Relaxing Blue without repainting risk. See the full Breath-Taking View swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Relaxing Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Lost At Sea (PPG1040-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Relaxing Blue without repainting risk. See the full Lost At Sea swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Relaxing Blue
Kompozit's nearest match is In Good Taste (0505), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Relaxing Blue without repainting risk. See the full In Good Taste swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Relaxing Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Moonlit Blue (337-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Relaxing Blue without repainting risk. See the full Moonlit Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Relaxing Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Relaxing Blue is Impressionist (8004-39D) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Impressionist swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Relaxing Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Relaxing Blue is Canadian Lake (DE6340) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Canadian Lake swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Relaxing Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Relaxing Blue is Franklin Lakes (1643) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Franklin Lakes swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Relaxing Blue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Relaxing Blue. The nearest is Display (JG-84) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Display swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Relaxing Blue
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Relaxing Blue — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 5.04). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-65 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Relaxing Blue
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Relaxing Blue — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 5.24). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-65 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Relaxing Blue
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Relaxing Blue — the nearest deck color, Oval Room Blue (NO. 85), is clearly different (ΔE 6.52). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-65 instead. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →