Ref. #E4F3ED · 490E-1
Glimmer
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Glimmer Technical Profile
What color is Glimmer? It's a light cool green with the hex code #E4F3ED. Colors similar to Glimmer include Dunn-Edwards Mist of Green, Hirshfield's Snow Drift, Vista Paint Drifting Tide. Glimmer has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Glimmer 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 Glimmer
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Glimmer
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Glimmer
#E4F3ED
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#81ACB1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Glimmer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Glimmer 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 Glimmer.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Glimmer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Glimmer have?
Glimmer by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Glimmer from other brands?
The closest matches are Mist of Green by Dunn-Edwards (#E3F1EB), Snow Drift by Hirshfield's (#E1EFE8), Drifting Tide by Vista Paint (#DFEEE8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Glimmer?
Glimmer has an LRV of 79.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Glimmer's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.