Balmy Seas 490C-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B8FBD2, estimated LRV 66 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Creamy Mint from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B8FBD2 · 490C-3
Balmy Seas
66%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Balmy Seas Technical Profile
HEX Code#B8FBD2
RGB184, 251, 210
Estimated LRV66.0
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 Balmy Seas
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Balmy Seas
#B8FBD2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#62D0C3
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Balmy Seas
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Balmy Seas 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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Balmy Seas — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Balmy Seas have?
Balmy Seas 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 Balmy Seas from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Balmy Seas are Creamy Mint by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Mint-o-licious by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Faint Clover by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Balmy Seas'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 Balmy Seas?
Balmy Seas has a estimated lightness value of 66.0, 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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