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Behr Pale Cornflower

S520-1 · #CED9E1 · LRV 68.2

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray is a 99% match

Pale Cornflower (S520-1) is a light cool gray from Behr with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 68.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray (99% match).

Compare Pale Cornflower with other brands

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LRV

68.2 · Light

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

S520-1

HEX

#CED9E1

RGB

206, 217, 225

HSL

205°, 24%, 85%

Family

Grays

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Pale Cornflower FAQ

What undertone does Pale Cornflower have?

Pale Cornflower is a light cool gray with a subtle blue 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 Pale Cornflower?

Pale Cornflower has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 68.2 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 Pale Cornflower in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Beacon Gray (2128-60), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Icelandic (SW 6526), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Icelandic (HGSW6526), 98%; Glidden: Bit Of Heaven (PPG1156-2), 98%; Valspar: Shady Lady (V137-1), 97%; PPG: Bit Of Heaven (PPG1156-2), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Snow Lodge (DE5799), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Borrowed Light (No. 235), 93%. 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 Pale Cornflower?

The HEX code of Pale Cornflower (S520-1) is #CED9E1, RGB 206, 217, 225. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.