Placid Sea P470-5 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #41E9BC, LRV 34 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Star Grass from Dunn-Edwards (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #41E9BC · P470-5
Placid Sea
34%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Placid Sea Technical Profile
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Placid Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Placid Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPlacid Sea
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Dunn-EdwardsStar Grass
Star Grass
Dunn-Edwards
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Esmerelda
Vista Paint
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Fresh Green
Benjamin Moore
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Aqua Quartz
Valspar
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Crystal Gem
PPG
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Aquamarine Ocean
Hirshfield's
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Montpelier Green
Dutch Boy
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Tantalizing Teal
Sherwin-Williams
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Beach Toy
Kilz
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Pastel Green
RAL
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Thrive .04
Colorhouse
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Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With Placid Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Placid Sea
#41E9BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#69B3C9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Placid Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Placid Sea 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 Placid Sea.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Placid Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Placid Sea have?
Placid Sea 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 Placid Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Placid Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Placid Sea are Star Grass by Dunn-Edwards (a close match), Sprig of Mint by Dunn-Edwards (a close match), Esmerelda by Vista Paint (a close match) — the best options for getting Placid Sea'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 Placid Sea?
Placid Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.0, 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 Placid Sea's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.