Fairway Mist 430A-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CAFFA6, LRV 87 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Key Lime from Benjamin Moore (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAFFA6 · 430A-3
Fairway Mist
87%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fairway Mist Technical Profile
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Fairway Mist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fairway Mist in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFairway Mist
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Benjamin MooreKey Lime
Key Lime
Benjamin Moore
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Sage Sensation
Vista Paint
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Field Day
Dunn-Edwards
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Clean N Crisp
PPG
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Pastel Green
RAL
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Lush Meadow
Valspar
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Lightning Green
Dutch Boy
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Tree Line
Kilz
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Green Lime
Hirshfield's
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Sprout .05
Colorhouse
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Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
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Green Vibes
Sherwin-Williams
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fairway Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fairway Mist
#CAFFA6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5CD667
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fairway Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fairway 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 Fairway 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.
Fairway Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fairway Mist have?
Fairway Mist by Behr has a cool (green) 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 Fairway Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fairway Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fairway Mist are Key Lime by Benjamin Moore (a close match), Sage Sensation by Vista Paint (a close match), Shimmering Lime by Benjamin Moore (a close match) — the best options for getting Fairway Mist'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 Fairway Mist?
Fairway Mist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 86.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Fairway Mist's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.