Pool Tide ECC-60-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #70928E, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peacock Plume from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #70928E · ECC-60-3
Pool Tide
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pool Tide Technical Profile
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Pool Tide in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pool Tide in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPool Tide
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPeacock Plume
Peacock Plume
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Avalon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aspen Hush
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Water's Edge
Valspar
Nearly identical
Yucca
PPG
Very similar
Virtue
Kilz
Very similar
Teal Tease
Vista Paint
Very similar
Muted Teal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Miracle Bay
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pool Tide
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pool Tide
#70928E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859EAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pool Tide
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pool Tide 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 Pool Tide.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pool Tide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pool Tide have?
Pool Tide by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pool Tide in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pool Tide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pool Tide are Peacock Plume by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Avalon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fort Pierce Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pool Tide'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 Pool Tide?
Pool Tide has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.0, 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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Related Reading
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 Pool Tide's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.