Ref. #81FEC0 · BIC-39
Blue Green Gem
51%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Blue Green Gem Technical Profile
What color is Blue Green Gem? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #81FEC0. Blue Green Gem has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Blue Green Gem sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Blue Green Gem
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Weekend Gardener
Dunn-Edwards
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Bud Green
Benjamin Moore
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Vista Paint
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Viva Verde
MPC
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Pastel Green
RAL
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Celtic Spring
Hirshfield's
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May Apple
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Green Gala
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Green Gem
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Green Gem
#81FEC0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5DD5D5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Green Gem
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Green Gem 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 Blue Green Gem.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Green Gem — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Green Gem have?
Blue Green Gem by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Blue Green Gem from other brands?
The closest matches are Weekend Gardener by Dunn-Edwards (#9FE4AA), Sprig of Mint by Dunn-Edwards (#8BE0BA), Bud Green by Benjamin Moore (#A7E4B6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blue Green Gem?
Blue Green Gem has an LRV of 51.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Blue Green Gem's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.