Cool Water Lake P480-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A2FFEC, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Jade from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A2FFEC · P480-3
Cool Water Lake
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cool Water Lake Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Cool Water Lake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool Water Lake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCool Water Lake
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsPale Jade
Pale Jade
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Glen Haven
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Crystal Clear
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Mermaid's Song
Valspar
Visible difference
Polished Turquoise
Kilz
Visible difference
Turquoise Tower
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Montpelier Green
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Teal Zeal
PPG
Visible difference
Tantalizing Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Water Lake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Water Lake
#A2FFEC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5CB2D6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Water Lake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool Water Lake 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 Water Lake.
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 Water Lake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Water Lake have?
Cool Water Lake by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cool Water Lake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Water Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Water Lake are Pale Jade by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), East Cape by Dunn-Edwards (a close match), Glen Haven by Vista Paint (a close match) — the best options for getting Cool Water Lake'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 Cool Water Lake?
Cool Water Lake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.0, 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.
Explore More with Cool Water Lake
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 Cool Water Lake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.