New Day S420-1 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DBF5E3, LRV 86 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Teal Treat from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBF5E3 · S420-1
New Day
86%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
New Day Technical Profile
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New Day in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to New Day in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNew Day
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTeal Treat
Teal Treat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Teal Treat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sublime Lime
PPG
Nearly identical
Aloe Mist
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fresh Mint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Delicate Frost
Valspar
Very similar
Air .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Fresh Morning Dew
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Julep
Kilz
Very similar
Embellished Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Day
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Day
#DBF5E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#76BCAE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Day
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New Day 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 New Day.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
New Day — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Day have?
New Day 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 New Day in your own space before committing.
What colors match New Day from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Day are Teal Treat by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Teal Treat by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sublime Lime by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting New Day'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 New Day?
New Day has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 85.9, 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 New Day's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.