Modern Zen M340-3A is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E0DEB2, LRV 71 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Sea Mist from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E0DEB2 · M340-3A
Modern Zen
71%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Modern Zen Technical Profile
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Modern Zen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Modern Zen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrModern Zen
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePale Sea Mist
Pale Sea Mist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wild Lime
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Celery Sticks
PPG
Nearly identical
Forest Found
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Leaf Bud
Valspar
Nearly identical
Olive Oil
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lil' Bit Citrus
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Whispering Aspens
Kilz
Very similar
Thrive .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Forest Found
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Modern Zen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Modern Zen
#E0DEB2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9BB37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Modern Zen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Modern Zen 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 Modern Zen.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Modern Zen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Modern Zen have?
Modern Zen by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Modern Zen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Modern Zen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Modern Zen are Pale Sea Mist by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wild Lime by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Celery Sticks by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Modern Zen'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 Modern Zen?
Modern Zen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Modern Zen's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.