Behr Helium
M480-1 · #E0F0F0 · LRV ~84.5
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Free Spirit (~98% proximity)Helium (M480-1) is a cool white from Behr with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 84.5 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Free Spirit (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Helium in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
84.5 · Very light
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
M480-1
HEX
#E0F0F0
RGB
224, 240, 240
HSL
180°, 35%, 91%
Family
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Helium FAQ
What undertone does Helium have?
Helium is a cool white with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Helium?
Helium has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 84.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Helium in other brands?
PPG: Free Spirit (PPG1233-1), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Free Spirit (PPG1233-1), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Visionary (8007-3G), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Thawed Out (DE5742), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Icing on the Cake (2049-70), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Horizon (SW 6497), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cabbage White (No. 269), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ceiling Bright White (HGSW7007), ~89% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Helium?
The HEX code of Helium (M480-1) is #E0F0F0, RGB 224, 240, 240. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.