Salty Tear 510A-2 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D1FFF3, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shallow End from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1FFF3 · 510A-2
Salty Tear
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Salty Tear Technical Profile
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Salty Tear in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Salty Tear in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSalty Tear
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsShallow End
Shallow End
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Caribbean Breeze
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sea Lily
Valspar
Very similar
Harington
Vista Paint
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Minted Ice
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Aqua Sky
PPG
Very similar
Barely Aqua
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tame Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Jade Sea
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salty Tear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salty Tear
#D1FFF3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5CB9D6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salty Tear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salty Tear 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 Salty Tear.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Salty Tear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salty Tear have?
Salty Tear by Behr has a neutral 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 Salty Tear in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salty Tear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salty Tear are Shallow End by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Midspring Morning by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Pale Cactus by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Salty Tear'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 Salty Tear?
Salty Tear has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Salty Tear's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.