Mermaid Song 480B-5 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #3CF16F, LRV 33 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Snow Pea from Dunn-Edwards (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3CF16F · 480B-5
Mermaid Song
33%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mermaid Song Technical Profile
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Mermaid Song in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mermaid Song in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMermaid Song
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Dunn-EdwardsSnow Pea
Snow Pea
Dunn-Edwards
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Citrus Green
Benjamin Moore
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Amazon Trail
Vista Paint
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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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Iguana
Kilz
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Wonder Woods
Hirshfield's
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Picnic
Sherwin-Williams
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Thrive .04
Colorhouse
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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
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mermaid Song in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mermaid Song from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mermaid Song are Snow Pea by Dunn-Edwards (a close match), Citrus Green by Benjamin Moore (a close match), Amazon Trail by Vista Paint (a close match) — the best options for getting Mermaid Song'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 Mermaid Song?
Mermaid Song has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.