Ref. #BAFFEE · 510A-3
Fresh Water
88%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fresh Water Technical Profile
What color is Fresh Water? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #BAFFEE. Fresh Water has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 88, Fresh Water 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 Fresh Water
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Water
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Water
#BAFFEE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5CB7D6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Water
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Water 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 Fresh Water.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fresh Water — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Water have?
Fresh Water by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Fresh Water from other brands?
The closest matches are East Cape by Dunn-Edwards (#B0EEE2), Seafoam Green by Benjamin Moore (#B9EFE1), Crystal Clear by Benjamin Moore (#B4EEE2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fresh Water?
Fresh Water has an LRV of 88.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fresh Water's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.