A vintage clawfoot tub and white wainscoting are paired with upper walls painted in English Hollyhock (Hex #b5c9d3) and polished nickel fixtures.
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English Hollyhock HDC-CT-16A

Behr
LRV 56

What color is Behr English Hollyhock? It is a peaceful, muted light blue with a hint of gray. Reminiscent of a late summer sky after the rain, this calming shade is perfect for creating a spa-like bathroom or a restful bedroom retreat.

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Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU HDC-CT-16A
HEX Code #b5c9d3
Light Reflectance (LRV) 56
Temperature Cool
Primary Undertone Blue
Hidden Undertones Gray
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures South, East
Best For Bathrooms, restful bedrooms, laundry rooms, painted ceilings

Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.

A split digital conceptual board featuring a Behr English Hollyhock bathroom on top and a textured flat-lay with white subway tile below.

Digital visualization: This soft blue hue paired with classic white subway tile wainscoting and brushed nickel hardware.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright morning sunlight
  • Key Materials:White subway tile, honed slate floors
  • Hardware Finishes:Brushed nickel
  • Trim Recommendation:Behr Frost
  • Styling Props:Sea sponge, glass apothecary jars

Complementary Paint Colors

Frost Behr • 57
A composite digital board visualizing a restorative bedroom above a tactile flat-lay of walnut wood veneer and ivory linen samples.

Concept board: A calming blue tone grounding a restorative bedroom with warm walnut flooring and ivory washed linen.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Dappled afternoon sunlight
  • Coordinating Color:Behr Blank Canvas
  • Textiles:Washed linen in ivory, chunky knit throw
  • Wood Tones:Warm walnut
  • Vibe:Calm and restorative

Complementary Paint Colors

Blank Canvas Behr • DC-003
A split digital layout showcasing a laundry room with blue cabinetry above a physical flat-lay of terracotta hex tiles and aged brass.

Digital color test: A crisp blue shade enhancing custom cabinetry and terracotta hex tile flooring in a bright workspace.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Crisp, even LED and window light
  • Cabinet Color:Behr English Hollyhock
  • Countertop:White quartz
  • Hardware Finishes:Aged brass
  • Flooring:Terracotta hex tiles
A split visualization board displaying a sunroom with a blue painted ceiling on top, and a textured flat-lay with rattan cane webbing below.

Material exploration: A sky blue ceiling application bringing depth to a bright sunroom filled with natural rattan and trailing pothos.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Soft ambient daylight bouncing off walls
  • Wall Color:Behr Ultra Pure White
  • Ceiling Color:Behr English Hollyhock
  • Room Type:Sunroom with large windows
  • Decor:Rattan chairs, trailing pothos

Complementary Paint Colors

Ultra Pure White Behr • 1850

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