Galway M390-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C3F9B1, LRV 67 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shimmering Lime from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C3F9B1 · M390-3
Galway
67%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Galway Technical Profile
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Galway in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Galway in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGalway
Very similar
Benjamin MooreShimmering Lime
Shimmering Lime
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pastel Green
RAL
Very similar
Sage Sensation
Vista Paint
Very similar
Field Day
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Window Garden Green
PPG
Visible difference
Lush Meadow
Valspar
Visible difference
Lil' Monster
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Apple Martini
Kilz
Visible difference
Woodland Nymph
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Sprout .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Green Vibes
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Galway
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Galway
#C3F9B1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#65CD7F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Galway
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Galway 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 Galway.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Galway — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Galway have?
Galway 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 Galway in your own space before committing.
What colors match Galway from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Galway are Shimmering Lime by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Pastel Green by RAL (a very close match), Sage Sensation by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Galway'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 Galway?
Galway has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Galway's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.