Ref. #8FF0CB · 510D-4
Embellished Blue
73%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Embellished Blue Technical Profile
What color is Embellished Blue? It's a light cool green with the hex code #8FF0CB. Embellished Blue has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 73, Embellished Blue 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 Embellished Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Greenwood Lake
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sprig of Mint
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Summer Sonata
Vista Paint
Very similar
Kilkenny Mist
MPC
Very similar
Sea Treasure
Valspar
Visible difference
Almost Aqua
PPG
Visible difference
Turquoise Tower
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Tantalizing Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Embellished Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Embellished Blue
#8FF0CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6ABDC8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Embellished Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Embellished Blue 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 Embellished Blue.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Embellished Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Embellished Blue have?
Embellished Blue by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Embellished Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Greenwood Lake by Benjamin Moore (#95E2C3), Sprig of Mint by Dunn-Edwards (#8BE0BA), Summer Sonata by Vista Paint (#91E3C9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Embellished Blue?
Embellished Blue has an LRV of 72.5, 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 Embellished Blue's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.