Fairway Mist 430A-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CAFFA6, estimated 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.
Behr · #CAFFA6 · 430A-3
Fairway Mist
87%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fairway Mist Technical Profile
HEX Code#CAFFA6
RGB202, 255, 166
Estimated LRV86.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Fairway Mist
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Fairway Mist's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.