Zephyr
690A-1 · #F9E2FD · LRV 82 — near-white with a hint of color, very light — near-white, broadens small spaces.
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What Color Is Zephyr, Really?
Zephyr reads as a near-white with a hint of color — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover how Behr 690A-1 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Zephyr
Zephyr 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. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
How Lighting Changes Zephyr
Zephyr is very light — LRV 82, 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 Zephyr 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 690A-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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn-Edwards | Soft LavenderDE5987 · Dunn-Edwards | 3.9 | 77 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Zephyr 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 #F9E2FD in HSL space. Pair Zephyr with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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