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Ref. #ABE9DF · MQ4-23

Aloha

72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Aloha MQ4-23 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ABE9DF, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Whisper from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Aloha Technical Profile

HEX Code#ABE9DF
RGB171, 233, 223
LRV72.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Aloha in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Aloha in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrAloha
Nearly identical
ValsparOcean Whisper

Ocean Whisper

Valspar

Nearly identical

East Cape

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Teal Zeal

PPG

Nearly identical

Winter Green

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Sprout .01

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Aged Aegean

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Teal Seaglass

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Barely Aqua

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Polished Turquoise

Kilz

Very similar

Aqueduct

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Aloha

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Aloha

#ABE9DF

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#75A5BD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Aloha

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Drip

Complement

Pink Eraser

Aloha Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Whipped Cream

Accent

Hilltop

Pop

Springview Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Nypd

Pop

Lovable

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Gallery Red

Pop

Race Car Stripe

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Aloha.

Gentle Sea

Behr · S470-2

#B1E1DF

Spring Storm

Behr · S450-3

#A9E0D8

Tropical Breeze

Behr · 520E-2

#B3EFE6

Summer Festival

Behr · PPH-47

#B5E1DB

Festival De Verano

Behr · PPH-47 (HISP)

#B5E1DB

Midwinter Mist

Behr · M470-3

#A8F5E5

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore · 763

#3D6D7B

Grape Gatsby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5948

#A19ABD

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

Blue Flower

Benjamin Moore · 2057-60

#B6DBE5

Star Gazer

Valspar · 4008-8B

#508BC4

Blue Sea

Dutch Boy · VS-9451

#2D61AD

Aloha — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Aloha have?
Aloha by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Aloha in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aloha from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aloha are Ocean Whisper by Valspar (a near-identical match), Aquatic Mist by Valspar (a near-identical match), East Cape by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Aloha's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Aloha?
Aloha has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.

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