Aqua Waters S-G-480 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #28C462, LRV 22 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Artificial Turf from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #28C462 · S-G-480
Aqua Waters
22%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Aqua Waters Technical Profile
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Aqua Waters in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aqua Waters in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAqua Waters
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsArtificial Turf
Artificial Turf
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Elmvale
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bermuda Grass
PPG
Visible difference
Luminous Green
RAL
Visible difference
Fresh Lime
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Green Galore
Valspar
Visible difference
Gabled Green
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Vivid Lime
Kilz
Visible difference
Lucerne
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Organic Green
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Raw Tomatillo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aqua Waters
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aqua Waters
#28C462
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#63BCB0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aqua Waters
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aqua Waters 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 Waters.
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 Waters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aqua Waters have?
Aqua Waters 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 Waters in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aqua Waters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aqua Waters are Artificial Turf by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Elmvale by Vista Paint (a very close match), Bermuda Grass by PPG (a close match) — the best options for getting Aqua Waters'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 Waters?
Aqua Waters has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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 Waters's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.