Ref. #1B915A · 490B-7
Mermaid Harbor
14%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mermaid Harbor Technical Profile
What color is Mermaid Harbor? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #1B915A. Colors similar to Mermaid Harbor include PPG Green Gloss, MPC Green Vireo, MPC Dominican Green. Mermaid Harbor has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Mermaid Harbor creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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 Mermaid Harbor
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mermaid Harbor
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mermaid Harbor
#1B915A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#429A9D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mermaid Harbor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mermaid Harbor 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 Mermaid Harbor.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mermaid Harbor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mermaid Harbor have?
Mermaid Harbor by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Mermaid Harbor from other brands?
The closest matches are Green Gloss by PPG (#00955E), Green Vireo by MPC (#278D56), Dominican Green by MPC (#208D5C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mermaid Harbor?
Mermaid Harbor has an LRV of 14.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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