Contemplation 700E-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BED9C2, estimated LRV 55 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cool Spring from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BED9C2 · 700E-3
Contemplation
55%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Contemplation Technical Profile
HEX Code#BED9C2
RGB190, 217, 194
Estimated LRV55.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Familygreen
BrandBehr
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#BCD9C1
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Cool Spring
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#BBD9C3
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#BDDBC2
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#B7D7BF
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#C6DCC7
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#BED5C2
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Pure Essence
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#C5DECC
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Colors That Work With Contemplation
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Contemplation
#BED9C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD9F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Contemplation
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Contemplation 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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Contemplation — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Contemplation have?
Contemplation by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green 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 Contemplation from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Contemplation are Cool Spring by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Vineyard Green by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Cool Spring by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Contemplation'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 Contemplation?
Contemplation has a estimated lightness value of 55.0, 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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