Balmy Seas 490C-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B8FBD2, 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.
Ref. #B8FBD2 · 490C-3
Balmy Seas
66%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Balmy Seas Technical Profile
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Balmy Seas in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Balmy Seas in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBalmy Seas
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsCreamy Mint
Creamy Mint
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Visible difference
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Mino's Eye
Valspar
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Pastel Green
RAL
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Apple Martini
Kilz
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Celtic Spring
Hirshfield's
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Kiwi Splash
Dutch Boy
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Kiwi
Sherwin-Williams
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Sprout .01
Colorhouse
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Balmy Seas
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Balmy Seas.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Balmy Seas in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Balmy Seas's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.