Behr Carefree Sky M490-2: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 57

Carefree Sky (M490-2) is a light blue from Behr with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 57 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Flemish Blue (97% match).

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LRV

57 · Light

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

M490-2

HEX

#A6CDDE

RGB

166, 205, 222

HSL

198°, 46%, 76%

Family

Blues

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Carefree Sky FAQ

What undertone does Carefree Sky have?

Carefree Sky is a light blue with a strong blue-green undertone. 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 Carefree Sky?

Carefree Sky has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 57 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Carefree Sky in other brands?

PPG: Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Calico (DET585), 97%; Glidden: Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Hawaiian Breeze (772), 95%; Valspar: Serendipity Blue (V071-1), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Vast Sky (SW 6506), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Vast Sky (HGSW6506), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), 82%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Carefree Sky?

The HEX code of Carefree Sky (M490-2) is #A6CDDE, RGB 166, 205, 222. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.