Bay Water S380-4 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A4BF92, estimated 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.
Behr · #A4BF92 · S380-4
Bay Water
41%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Bay Water Technical Profile
HEX Code#A4BF92
RGB164, 191, 146
Estimated LRV41.0
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 Bay Water
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bay Water
#A4BF92
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD89
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Bay Water Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bay Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bay Water are Praying Mantis by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Seawashed Glass by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Glendale by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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