Aqua Smoke 470E-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C5EED1, LRV 65 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mantis Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C5EED1 · 470E-3
Aqua Smoke
65%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Aqua Smoke Technical Profile
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Aqua Smoke in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aqua Smoke in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAqua Smoke
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMantis Green
Mantis Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Kiwi Splash
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Summer Sigh
Valspar
Very similar
Graceful Green
PPG
Very similar
Leaves of Spring
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Creamy Mint
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mediterranean Mist
Vista Paint
Very similar
Polished Jade
Kilz
Very similar
Jocular Green
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Pastel Green
RAL
Visible difference
Water .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aqua Smoke
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aqua Smoke
#C5EED1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#78BAAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aqua Smoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aqua Smoke 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 Smoke.
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 Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aqua Smoke have?
Aqua Smoke 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 Smoke in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aqua Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aqua Smoke are Mantis Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Nottingham Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Kiwi Splash by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Aqua Smoke'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 Smoke?
Aqua Smoke has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.0, 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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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 Aqua Smoke's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.