Ref. #94F5C2 · 500D-4
Jamaica Bay
53%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Jamaica Bay Technical Profile
What color is Jamaica Bay? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #94F5C2. Jamaica Bay has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Jamaica Bay sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Jamaica Bay
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Sprig of Mint
Dunn-Edwards
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Bud Green
Benjamin Moore
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Green Pastures
Vista Paint
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Kilkenny Mist
MPC
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Celtic Spring
Hirshfield's
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Mountain Mint
PPG
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Pastel Green
RAL
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Green Gala
Valspar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Jamaica Bay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Jamaica Bay
#94F5C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#66CCC9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Jamaica Bay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Jamaica Bay 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 Jamaica Bay.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Jamaica Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Jamaica Bay have?
Jamaica Bay by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Jamaica Bay from other brands?
The closest matches are Sprig of Mint by Dunn-Edwards (#8BE0BA), Bud Green by Benjamin Moore (#A7E4B6), Weekend Gardener by Dunn-Edwards (#9FE4AA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Jamaica Bay?
Jamaica Bay has an LRV of 53.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Jamaica Bay's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.