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Ref. #BEF1B5 · M400-3

Bok Choy

62%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Bok Choy M400-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BEF1B5, LRV 62 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pastel Green from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Bok Choy Technical Profile

HEX Code#BEF1B5
RGB190, 241, 181
LRV62.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandBehr

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Bok Choy in Every Brand

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

BehrBok Choy
Nearly identical
RALPastel Green

Pastel Green

RAL

Nearly identical

Early Spring Green

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Window Garden Green

PPG

Very similar

Althorp Park

Vista Paint

Very similar

Jealousy

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Apple Martini

Kilz

Very similar

Au Naturale

Valspar

Very similar

Graceful Flower

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

Lil' Monster

Dutch Boy

Visible difference

Green Vibes

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Sprout .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bok Choy

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bok Choy

#BEF1B5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#6FC38C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bok Choy

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Althorp Park

Complement

Wild Geranium

Bok Choy Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Jalapeno

Pop

Anime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Tapestry Teal

Pop

Silk Ribbon

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Sultana

Pop

Beauty Queen

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Bok Choy.

Galway

Behr · M390-3

#C3F9B1

Mountain Mint

Behr · 450A-3

#C1FFB2

Mint Parfait

Behr · P390-3

#BBFFAD

Healing Aloe

Behr · S400-3

#B6E4AF

Spirited Green

Behr · 470C-3

#BDFBC2

Growing Season

Behr · M380-3

#C1E4AB

More green colors from other brands

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

Enchanted Forest

Valspar · 6004-8C

#609B4F

Sweet Honeydew Melon

Benjamin Moore · 2033-70

#E4F7E6

Golf Course

Dunn-Edwards · DE5601

#5A9E4B

Crisped Green

Dutch Boy · 229-4DB

#90BC8A

Pale Jade

Dunn-Edwards · DE5681

#A2EBD8

Silent Breath

Dunn-Edwards · DE5714

#E9F1EC

Bok Choy — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bok Choy have?
Bok Choy 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 Bok Choy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bok Choy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bok Choy are Pastel Green by RAL (a near-identical match), Early Spring Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Shimmering Lime by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Bok Choy'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 Bok Choy?
Bok Choy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.0, 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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