Behr Canterbury Bells P540-3: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 55

Canterbury Bells (P540-3) is a light blue from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 55.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Organza (98% match).

Compare Canterbury Bells with other brands

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LRV

55.1 · Light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

P540-3

HEX

#B9C3E6

RGB

185, 195, 230

HSL

227°, 47%, 81%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Canterbury Bells in Behr

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Lavender Cloud Behr · P550-3 · LRV 50

Promise Keeping Behr · P530-2 · LRV 56

Eternal Elegance Behr · M540-3 · LRV 54

Party Hat Behr · P560-3 · LRV 56

Violet Vision Behr · S540-2 · LRV 51

Foxglove Behr · M550-3 · LRV 55

Garden Fairy Behr · P540-2 · LRV 66

Perennial Blue Behr · M530-3 · LRV 48

Canterbury Bells FAQ

What undertone does Canterbury Bells have?

Canterbury Bells has no strong undertone: it reads as a light blue. 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 Canterbury Bells?

Canterbury Bells has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 55.1 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 Canterbury Bells in other brands?

Valspar: Organza (8001-46C), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Larkspur Bud (DE5905), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Oriental Iris (1418), 91%; Glidden: French Lilac (PPG1246-4), 90%; PPG: Lilac Sachet (PPG1245-4), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Agapanthus (SW 9066), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Agapanthus (HGSW9066), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), 76%. 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 Canterbury Bells?

The HEX code of Canterbury Bells (P540-3) is #B9C3E6, RGB 185, 195, 230. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.