Shallow Sea 520D-4 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #89F1D2, estimated 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.
Behr · #89F1D2 · 520D-4
Shallow Sea
49%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Shallow Sea Technical Profile
HEX Code#89F1D2
RGB137, 241, 210
Estimated LRV49.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Shallow Sea
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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