Shimmer 450E-1 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E3F7E2, estimated LRV 88 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Honeydew Melon from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E3F7E2 · 450E-1
Shimmer
88%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Shimmer Technical Profile
HEX Code#E3F7E2
RGB227, 247, 226
Estimated LRV88.3
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Shimmer
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shimmer
#E3F7E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#76BC96
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shimmer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shimmer 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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Shimmer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shimmer have?
Shimmer 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 Shimmer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shimmer are Sweet Honeydew Melon by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Lime Sorbet by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Mint Hint by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Shimmer'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 Shimmer?
Shimmer has a estimated lightness value of 88.3, 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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Why Shimmer's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.