Ref. #41E9BC · P470-5
Placid Sea
34%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Placid Sea Technical Profile
What color is Placid Sea? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #41E9BC. Placid Sea has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 34 gives Placid Sea depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Placid Sea
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Star Grass
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Fresh Green
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Crystal Gem
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Recommended Pairings
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 belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Placid Sea from other brands?
The closest matches are Beryl by MPC (#79DEBF), Star Grass by Dunn-Edwards (#75DBC1), Sprig of Mint by Dunn-Edwards (#8BE0BA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Placid Sea?
Placid Sea has an LRV of 34.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.