Aqua Smoke 470E-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C5EED1, estimated 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.
Behr · #C5EED1 · 470E-3
Aqua Smoke
65%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Aqua Smoke Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5EED1
RGB197, 238, 209
Estimated LRV65.0
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 Smoke
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Aqua Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aqua Smoke are Mantis Green by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Nottingham Green by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Aqua Smoke's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.