Ref. #BDFFE7 · 500A-2
Refreshing Pool
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Refreshing Pool Technical Profile
What color is Refreshing Pool? It's a light cool green with the hex code #BDFFE7. Refreshing Pool has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 73, Refreshing Pool 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 Refreshing Pool
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Refreshing Pool
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Refreshing Pool
#BDFFE7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5CC6D6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Refreshing Pool
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Refreshing Pool 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 Refreshing Pool.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Refreshing Pool — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Refreshing Pool have?
Refreshing Pool by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Refreshing Pool from other brands?
The closest matches are Subtlest Green by MPC (#CCFBE6), Faint Clover by Dunn-Edwards (#B2EED3), Kilkenny Mist by MPC (#A9EED3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Refreshing Pool?
Refreshing Pool has an LRV of 73.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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