Cool Water Lake P480-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A2FFEC, estimated 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.
Behr · #A2FFEC · P480-3
Cool Water Lake
62%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cool Water Lake Technical Profile
HEX Code#A2FFEC
RGB162, 255, 236
Estimated LRV62.0
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 Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Cool Water Lake
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Water Lake
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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.
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