Breakwater White 470E-1 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EDFAF0, LRV 86 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Petals from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDFAF0 · 470E-1
Breakwater White
86%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Breakwater White Technical Profile
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Breakwater White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Breakwater White in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBreakwater White
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSoft Petals
Soft Petals
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Italian Ice
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mint Taffy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aquarius Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Italian Ice Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Green Whisper
PPG
Very similar
Snow Drift
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Embellished Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Creamy Mint
Kilz
Very similar
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Breakwater White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Breakwater White
#EDFAF0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#76BCA9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Breakwater White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Breakwater White 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 Breakwater White.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Breakwater White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Breakwater White have?
Breakwater White 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 Breakwater White in your own space before committing.
What colors match Breakwater White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Breakwater White are Soft Petals by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Peaceful Rain by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Italian Ice by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Breakwater White'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 Breakwater White?
Breakwater White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 86.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Breakwater White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.