Ref. #C0FFDF · 490A-2
Cool Jazz
88%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cool Jazz Technical Profile
What color is Cool Jazz? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #C0FFDF. Cool Jazz has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 88, Cool Jazz 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 Cool Jazz
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Jazz
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Jazz
#C0FFDF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5CD6D5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Jazz
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool Jazz 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 Cool Jazz.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cool Jazz — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Jazz have?
Cool Jazz by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Cool Jazz from other brands?
The closest matches are Faint Clover by Dunn-Edwards (#B2EED3), Subtlest Green by MPC (#CCFBE6), Kilkenny Mist by MPC (#A9EED3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cool Jazz?
Cool Jazz has an LRV of 88.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cool Jazz's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.