Aqua Rapids M450-5 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5CCB99, LRV 31 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vegetation from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5CCB99 · M450-5
Aqua Rapids
31%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Aqua Rapids Technical Profile
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Aqua Rapids in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aqua Rapids in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAqua Rapids
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsVegetation
Vegetation
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Adam Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Day in the Garden
Vista Paint
Very similar
Spearmint Burst
Valspar
Very similar
Crystal Gem
PPG
Very similar
Minted Julep
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Blue Green Scene
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Iguana
Kilz
Visible difference
Vegan
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Thrive .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pale Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aqua Rapids
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aqua Rapids
#5CCB99
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#79B5B9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aqua Rapids
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aqua Rapids 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 Rapids.
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 Rapids — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aqua Rapids have?
Aqua Rapids 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 Rapids in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aqua Rapids from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aqua Rapids are Vegetation by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Adam Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Day in the Garden by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Aqua Rapids'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 Rapids?
Aqua Rapids has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Rapids's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.