Aqua Breeze 500E-2 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DBF8EA, LRV 88 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Mint from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBF8EA · 500E-2
Aqua Breeze
88%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Aqua Breeze Technical Profile
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Aqua Breeze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aqua Breeze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAqua Breeze
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFresh Mint
Fresh Mint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Teal Treat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Garden Soft Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Minty Fresh
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sublime Lime
PPG
Nearly identical
Delicate Frost
Valspar
Very similar
Air .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lite Retro Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Embellished Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Julep
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aqua Breeze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aqua Breeze
#DBF8EA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#70C1C2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aqua Breeze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aqua Breeze 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 Breeze.
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 Breeze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aqua Breeze have?
Aqua Breeze by Behr has a neutral 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 Breeze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aqua Breeze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aqua Breeze are Fresh Mint by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Irish Spring by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Refreshing Teal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Aqua Breeze'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 Breeze?
Aqua Breeze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 88.1, 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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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 Breeze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.