Shallow Sea 520D-4 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #89F1D2, LRV 49 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer Sonata from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #89F1D2 · 520D-4
Shallow Sea
49%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Shallow Sea Technical Profile
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Shallow Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shallow Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrShallow Sea
Very similar
Vista PaintSummer Sonata
Summer Sonata
Vista Paint
Very similar
Greenwood Lake
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
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Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Almost Aqua
PPG
Visible difference
Sea Treasure
Valspar
Visible difference
Montpelier Green
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Turquoise Tower
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Tantalizing Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Polished Turquoise
Kilz
Visible difference
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shallow Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shallow Sea
#89F1D2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#69B6C9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shallow Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shallow 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
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More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shallow Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shallow Sea have?
Shallow Sea by Behr has a cool (green) 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 Shallow Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shallow Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shallow Sea are Summer Sonata by Vista Paint (a very close match), Greenwood Lake by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Fresh Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Shallow Sea'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 Shallow Sea?
Shallow Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shallow Sea's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.