# Behr Pale Cornflower

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pale-cornflower](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pale-cornflower)

Behr Pale Cornflower S520-1 is a light, muted blue with a soft gray cast that keeps it from reading overly sweet or bright. Its high value makes it especially useful on bedroom, bathroom, or laundry room walls where a gentle wash of color is wanted without visual weight. In daylight, Pale Cornflower can appear airy and clean, while lower or warmer artificial light may bring its gray side forward. Pair it with crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, and charcoal accents for a cool, tailored look. It also suits a full-room wall color better than a small accent, where its subtle blue character has room to register.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Pale Cornflower
- **Color code:** S520-1
- **HEX:** #ced9e1
- **RGB:** 206, 217, 225
- **LRV:** 67.56%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 205° Saturation: 8.44% Value: 88.24%
- **HSL:** hsl(205, 24, 85)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 8.44 Magenta: 3.56 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 11.76
- **YIQ:** Y: 214.623 I: -9.126 Q: 0.163
- **XYZ:** X: 63.853 Y: 68.183 Z: 81.01
- **CIE Lab:** L:86.098 a:-2.167 b:-5.196
- **CIE Luv:** L:86.098 u:-6.432 v:-7.632
- **Decimal:** 13556193
- **Hunter Lab:** 82.573, -6.47, -0.367

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Blue Gossamer](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-gossamer)
- [Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-beacon-gray-2128-60)
- [Sherwin Williams Icelandic](https://plan-home.com/color/icelandic-sw-6526)
- [Benjamin Moore Sheer Bliss](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sheer-bliss-csp-545)
- [Valspar US Shady Lady](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-shady-lady)
- [Sherwin Williams Mild Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/mild-blue-sw-6533)
- [Valspar US City of Lights](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-city-of-lights)
- [Behr Siberian Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-siberian-ice)
- [Sherwin Williams Rhythmic Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/rhythmic-blue-sw-6806)
- [Behr Polar Frost](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-polar-frost)
- [Valspar US Orchid Ash](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-orchid-ash)
- [Valspar US Tinsel Beam](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-tinsel-beam)
- [Behr Ice Drop](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ice-drop)
- [Valspar US Catalyst Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-catalyst-gray)
- [Sherwin Williams Hinting Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/hinting-blue-sw-6519)
- [Valspar US Blue Tulle](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-blue-tulle)
- [Valspar US Soft Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-soft-blue)
- [Valspar US Icy](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-icy)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Bellflower Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bellflower-blue)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Journey'S End](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-journeys-end)
- [Behr Boot Cut](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-boot-cut)
- [Behr Perfect Landing](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-perfect-landing)
- [Behr Paris](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-paris)
- [Behr Denim Light](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-denim-light)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Autumn Ashes](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-autumn-ashes)
- [Behr Piano Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-piano-brown)
- [Behr Tribeca](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tribeca)
- [Behr Oak Creek](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oak-creek)
- [Behr Chicago Fog](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chicago-fog)
- [Behr White City](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-city)
- [Behr Underground](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-underground)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.