Ref. #CEEBCE · 450E-2
April Mist
67%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
April Mist Technical Profile
What color is April Mist? It's a light cool green with the hex code #CEEBCE. Colors similar to April Mist include PPG Applemint, Valspar Refreshing Green, Benjamin Moore Parkside Dunes. April Mist has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 67, April Mist sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to April Mist
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Applemint
PPG
Nearly identical
Refreshing Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Parkside Dunes
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Leaves of Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Butter Lettuce
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Leaves Of Spring
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Budding Green
Kilz
Very similar
Jocular Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With April Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
April Mist
#CEEBCE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7FB399
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for April Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
April Mist Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to April Mist.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
April Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does April Mist have?
April Mist by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match April Mist from other brands?
The closest matches are Applemint by PPG (#CDEACD), Refreshing Green by Valspar (#CFEBCE), Parkside Dunes by Benjamin Moore (#D4EED2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of April Mist?
April Mist has an LRV of 67.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why April Mist's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.