Free Spirit MQ4-18 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B1DBC7, LRV 64 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mermaid Magic from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1DBC7 · MQ4-18
Free Spirit
64%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Free Spirit Technical Profile
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Free Spirit in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Free Spirit in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFree Spirit
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMermaid Magic
Mermaid Magic
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Green Surf
Kilz
Nearly identical
St Johns Bay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Filtered Forest
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprite Twist
PPG
Very similar
Green Supreme
Valspar
Very similar
Reclining Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ode to Green
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Aqua Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Water .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Free Spirit
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Free Spirit
#B1DBC7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#82AEB0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Free Spirit
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Free Spirit 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 Free Spirit.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Free Spirit — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Free Spirit have?
Free Spirit 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 Free Spirit in your own space before committing.
What colors match Free Spirit from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Free Spirit are Mermaid Magic by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Green Surf by Kilz (a near-identical match), Filtered Forest by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Free Spirit'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 Free Spirit?
Free Spirit has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.1, 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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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 Free Spirit's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.