Ref. #E3EFD3 · S370-1
Positive Energy
83%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Positive Energy Technical Profile
What color is Positive Energy? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #E3EFD3. Colors similar to Positive Energy include Valspar Mint Mist, Benjamin Moore Mint Julep, Valspar Green Mist. Positive Energy has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 83, Positive Energy reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Positive Energy
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Positive Energy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Positive Energy
#E3EFD3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#81B67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Positive Energy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Positive Energy 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 Positive Energy.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Positive Energy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Positive Energy have?
Positive Energy by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Positive Energy from other brands?
The closest matches are Mint Mist by Valspar (#E4EFD6), Mint Julep by Benjamin Moore (#E1F0D3), Green Mist by Valspar (#E4EFD7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Positive Energy?
Positive Energy has an LRV of 82.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Positive Energy's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.