Ref. #A2FFEC · P480-3
Cool Water Lake
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cool Water Lake Technical Profile
What color is Cool Water Lake? It's a light cool green with the hex code #A2FFEC. Cool Water Lake has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 62, Cool Water Lake sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Water Lake
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Pale Jade
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kilkenny Mist
MPC
Visible difference
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
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 belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Cool Water Lake from other brands?
The closest matches are Pale Jade by Dunn-Edwards (#A2EBD8), East Cape by Dunn-Edwards (#B0EEE2), Kilkenny Mist by MPC (#A9EED3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cool Water Lake?
Cool Water Lake has an LRV of 62.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.