Ref. #C8FFDF · P440-2
Clear Aqua
76%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Clear Aqua Technical Profile
What color is Clear Aqua? It's a light cool green with the hex code #C8FFDF. Clear Aqua has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 76, Clear Aqua reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Clear Aqua
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Subtlest Green
MPC
Very similar
Creamy Mint
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mantis Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Beach Blanket
Valspar
Visible difference
Mediterranean Mist
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Dinner Mint
PPG
Visible difference
Mediterranean Mist
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Pastel Green
RAL
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clear Aqua
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clear Aqua
#C8FFDF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5CD6CC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clear Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clear Aqua 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 Clear Aqua.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Clear Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clear Aqua have?
Clear Aqua by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Clear Aqua from other brands?
The closest matches are Subtlest Green by MPC (#CCFBE6), Creamy Mint by Dunn-Edwards (#C8F3CD), Faint Clover by Dunn-Edwards (#B2EED3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Clear Aqua?
Clear Aqua has an LRV of 76.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Clear Aqua's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.