Malaysian Mist by Behr paint color
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Ref. #B9EBD9 · S440-2

Malaysian Mist

61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Malaysian Mist S440-2 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B9EBD9, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mediterranean Mist from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Malaysian Mist Technical Profile

HEX Code#B9EBD9
RGB185, 235, 217
LRV61.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygreen
BrandBehr

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Malaysian Mist in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Malaysian Mist in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrMalaysian Mist
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sMediterranean Mist

Mediterranean Mist

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Gentle Breeze

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Wintergreen Mint

PPG

Nearly identical

Ode to Green

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Aqua Green

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Mediterranean Mist

Vista Paint

Very similar

Beach Blanket

Valspar

Very similar

Green Surf

Kilz

Very similar

Waterfall

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Sprout .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Malaysian Mist

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Malaysian Mist

#B9EBD9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#77B1BB

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Malaysian Mist

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tropical Paradise

Complement

Christy’s Smile

Malaysian Mist Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Whipped Cream

Accent

Whispering Pine

Pop

Springview Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Nypd

Pop

Rose Chintz

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Rose Garland

Pop

Pinkadelic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Malaysian Mist.

Summer Festival

Behr · PPH-47

#B5E1DB

Festival De Verano

Behr · PPH-47 (HISP)

#B5E1DB

Serene Breeze

Behr · M440-2

#C0F4D5

Moon Glass

Behr · S420-2

#BCEBCC

Tide Pools

Behr · 480E-2

#C8EED9

Peek a Blue

Behr · T17-04

#C5E1E1

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Hidden Jade

Hirshfield's · 0726

#EBF1E2

Palo Verde

Kilz · TB-72

#CED3BC

Easter Hunt

Benjamin Moore · 554

#DEF1CC

Succulent Garden

Kilz · LG250-01

#B7CA90

Willow White

PPG · 10GY 83/125

#E9EED7

Dream Grass

Valspar · 8003-27A

#E4E0CB

Malaysian Mist — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Malaysian Mist have?
Malaysian Mist by Behr has a neutral 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 Malaysian Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Malaysian Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Malaysian Mist are Mediterranean Mist by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Gentle Breeze by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tropical Paradise by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Malaysian Mist'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 Malaysian Mist?
Malaysian Mist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.0, 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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