Behr Meadow Phlox S540-3: Closest tones in 8 brands

Meadow Phlox (S540-3) is a mid-tone blue from Behr with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 43.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Blue Viola (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Meadow Phlox in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

43.1 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

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 brand, 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, 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 Meadow Phlox?

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

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

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