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Ref. #A4BF92 · S380-4

Bay Water

41%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Bay Water S380-4 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A4BF92, LRV 41 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Praying Mantis from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Bay Water Technical Profile

HEX Code#A4BF92
RGB164, 191, 146
LRV41.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandBehr

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Bay Water in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Bay Water in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrBay Water
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPraying Mantis

Praying Mantis

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Seawashed Glass

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Glendale

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Glendale

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Fava Bean

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Heartland Frosty

Valspar

Very similar

Harmonious

PPG

Very similar

Central Park

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Thrive .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Panoramic Trail

Kilz

Very similar

Whirlybird

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Pale Green

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bay Water

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bay Water

#A4BF92

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85AD89

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bay Water

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Glendale

Complement

Lilac Garden

Bay Water Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Rosemary Sprig

Pop

Coriander Seed

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Noble Fir

Pop

Degas Pink

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Dramatist

Pop

Wild Berry

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Bay Water.

Green Herb

Behr · PPH-55

#A4C08A

Verde Hierba

Behr · PPH-55 (HISP)

#A4C08A

Willow Grove

Behr · PPU11-6

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Moss Print

Behr · PPU11-8

#AFB796

Spring Walk

Behr · PPU10-6

#ACB193

Balanced

Behr · T17-07

#AABBA2

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

French Market

PPG · 1131-4

#A2C7A3

Mountain Green

Dutch Boy · 329-6DB

#2E4A41

Waterfall

Sherwin-Williams · 6750

#C0E3DA

Grass Green

RAL · 6010

#35682D

Coral Springs

Hirshfield's · H0075

#ABD1AF

Graceful Mint

Vista Paint · 0727

#D9EED5

Bay Water — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bay Water have?
Bay Water 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 Bay Water in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bay Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bay Water are Praying Mantis by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Seawashed Glass by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Glendale by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bay Water'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 Bay Water?
Bay Water has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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