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Behr Pale Cornflower

S520-1 · #CED9E1 · LRV ~68.2

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray (~99% proximity)

Pale Cornflower (S520-1) is a light cool gray from Behr with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 68.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Pale Cornflower in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

68.2 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Pale Cornflower?

Pale Cornflower has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Pale Cornflower in other brands?

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