Ref. #3CF16F · 480B-5
Mermaid Song
33%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mermaid Song Technical Profile
What color is Mermaid Song? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #3CF16F. Mermaid Song has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 33 gives Mermaid Song depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural 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 Song
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Snow Pea
Dunn-Edwards
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Citrus Green
Benjamin Moore
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Amazon Trail
Vista Paint
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Shocking Green
MPC
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Celery Sprig
PPG
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Green Peace
Dutch Boy
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Jaunty Green
Valspar
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Luminous Green
RAL
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mermaid Song
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mermaid Song
#3CF16F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#64CEB7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mermaid Song
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mermaid Song 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 Song.
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 Song — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mermaid Song have?
Mermaid Song by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Mermaid Song from other brands?
The closest matches are Snow Pea by Dunn-Edwards (#6CCC7B), Citrus Green by Benjamin Moore (#89D27F), Amazon Trail by Vista Paint (#8BD385). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mermaid Song?
Mermaid Song has an LRV of 33.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mermaid Song's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.