Aqua Bay 480C-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B6FFC2, estimated 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.
Behr · #B6FFC2 · 480C-3
Aqua Bay
67%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Aqua Bay Technical Profile
HEX Code#B6FFC2
RGB182, 255, 194
Estimated LRV67.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Aqua Bay
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Aqua Bay's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.