Behr Meadow Phlox S540-3: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 43

Meadow Phlox (S540-3) is a mid-tone blue from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 43.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Blue Viola (97% match).

Compare Meadow Phlox with other brands

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LRV

43.1 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

S540-3

HEX

#A8AFC7

RGB

168, 175, 199

HSL

226°, 22%, 72%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Meadow Phlox in Behr

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

Noble Purple Behr · S560-3 · LRV 45

Wisteria Blue Behr · M550-4 · LRV 42

Aerial View Behr · S530-3 · LRV 44

Bohemianism Behr · S570-3 · LRV 47

Violet Vision Behr · S540-2 · LRV 51

Chivalrous Behr · S550-3 · LRV 45

Perfect Landing Behr · S520-3 · LRV 43

Perennial Blue Behr · M530-3 · LRV 48

Meadow Phlox FAQ

What undertone does Meadow Phlox have?

Meadow Phlox has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone 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 Meadow Phlox?

Meadow Phlox has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 43.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Meadow Phlox in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Blue Viola (1424), 97%; Valspar: Bonnie Blue (8003-47C), 96%; PPG: Innuendo (PPG1165-4), 96%; Glidden: Lovely Lilac (PPG1167-4), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Madder Blue (DE5926), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Awesome Violet (SW 6815), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Awesome Violet (HGSW6815), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), 87%. 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 Meadow Phlox?

The HEX code of Meadow Phlox (S540-3) is #A8AFC7, RGB 168, 175, 199. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.