Clear Water 530C-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CEFBF4, estimated 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.
Behr · #CEFBF4 · 530C-2
Clear Water
75%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Clear Water Technical Profile
HEX Code#CEFBF4
RGB206, 251, 244
Estimated LRV75.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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#CFF7EF
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Colors That Work With Clear Water
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Clear Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clear Water are Midspring Morning by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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