Mermaid Tears CE-02 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A1DFDD, estimated LRV 66 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aqua Infusion from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #A1DFDD · CE-02
Mermaid Tears
66%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Mermaid Tears Technical Profile
HEX Code#A1DFDD
RGB161, 223, 221
Estimated LRV65.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Mermaid Tears
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mermaid Tears
#A1DFDD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B9BB7
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mermaid Tears
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mermaid Tears 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
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Mermaid Tears — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mermaid Tears have?
Mermaid Tears by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mermaid Tears from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mermaid Tears are Aqua Infusion by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Everest by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Everest by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mermaid Tears'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 Tears?
Mermaid Tears has a estimated lightness value of 65.6, 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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