Basin Blue M470-2 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BEF9ED, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Florida Aqua from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BEF9ED · M470-2
Basin Blue
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Basin Blue Technical Profile
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Basin Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Basin Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBasin Blue
Very similar
Benjamin MooreFlorida Aqua
Florida Aqua
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Shallow End
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Harington
Vista Paint
Very similar
Barely Aqua
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aquatic Mist
Valspar
Very similar
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Aqua Sky
PPG
Very similar
Aqua Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tame Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Polished Turquoise
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Basin Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Basin Blue
#BEF9ED
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#66AECC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Basin Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Basin Blue 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 Basin Blue.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Basin Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Basin Blue have?
Basin Blue by Behr has a neutral 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 Basin Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Basin Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Basin Blue are Florida Aqua by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Shallow End by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Crystal Clear by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Basin Blue'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 Basin Blue?
Basin Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.0, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Basin Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.