Clear Water 530C-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CEFBF4, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Midspring Morning from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CEFBF4 · 530C-2
Clear Water
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Clear Water Technical Profile
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Clear Water in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clear Water in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrClear Water
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMidspring Morning
Midspring Morning
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sea Lily
Valspar
Very similar
Harington
Vista Paint
Very similar
Light Touch
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Aqua Sky
PPG
Very similar
Minted Ice
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Eastern Wind
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tame Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Blues Tunes
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clear Water
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clear Water
#CEFBF4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#65A9CD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clear Water
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clear Water 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 Water.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Clear Water — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clear Water have?
Clear Water by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Clear Water in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clear Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clear Water are Midspring Morning by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Tinted Ice by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Shallow End by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Clear 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 Clear Water?
Clear Water has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.0, 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 Clear Water's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.