Aqua Bay 480C-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B6FFC2, LRV 67 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pastel Green from RAL (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B6FFC2 · 480C-3
Aqua Bay
67%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Aqua Bay Technical Profile
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Aqua Bay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aqua Bay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAqua Bay
Visible difference
RALPastel Green
Pastel Green
RAL
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Early Spring Green
Benjamin Moore
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Weekend Gardener
Dunn-Edwards
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Althorp Park
Vista Paint
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Window Garden Green
PPG
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Apple Martini
Kilz
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Celtic Spring
Hirshfield's
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Au Naturale
Valspar
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Lil' Monster
Dutch Boy
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Green Vibes
Sherwin-Williams
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Sprout .05
Colorhouse
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aqua Bay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aqua Bay
#B6FFC2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5CD6AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aqua Bay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aqua Bay 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 Aqua Bay.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Aqua Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aqua Bay have?
Aqua Bay by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Aqua Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aqua Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aqua Bay are Pastel Green by RAL (a close match), Early Spring Green by Benjamin Moore (a close match), Weekend Gardener by Dunn-Edwards (a close match) — the best options for getting Aqua Bay'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 Aqua Bay?
Aqua Bay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Aqua Bay's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.