Highlight 420C-1 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EFFADF, estimated LRV 86 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lime Froth from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #EFFADF · 420C-1
Highlight
86%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Highlight Technical Profile
HEX Code#EFFADF
RGB239, 250, 223
Estimated LRV86.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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#F0F9E0
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#EBF3DB
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Colors That Work With Highlight
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Highlight
#EFFADF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#75C66C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Highlight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Highlight 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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Highlight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Highlight have?
Highlight 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 Highlight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Highlight are Lime Froth by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Iced Mint by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Spring Sonnet by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Highlight'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 Highlight?
Highlight has a estimated lightness value of 86.0, 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 Highlight's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.