Ref. #DAEFE7 · 490E-2
Delicate Mist
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Delicate Mist Technical Profile
What color is Delicate Mist? It's a light cool green with the hex code #DAEFE7. Colors similar to Delicate Mist include Vista Paint Paradise City, Benjamin Moore Spring Mint, Sherwin-Williams Embellished Blue. Delicate Mist has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 74, Delicate Mist 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 Delicate Mist
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Delicate Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Delicate Mist
#DAEFE7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#81ABB1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Delicate Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Delicate Mist 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 Delicate Mist.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Delicate Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Delicate Mist have?
Delicate Mist by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Delicate Mist from other brands?
The closest matches are Paradise City by Vista Paint (#DDF0E8), Spring Mint by Benjamin Moore (#DAEEE8), Embellished Blue by Sherwin-Williams (#D7EBE2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Delicate Mist?
Delicate Mist has an LRV of 74.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Delicate Mist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.