Ref. #7EFFCD · P460-3
Soft Turquoise
53%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Soft Turquoise Technical Profile
What color is Soft Turquoise? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #7EFFCD. Soft Turquoise has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Soft Turquoise sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Soft Turquoise
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Sprig of Mint
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Greenwood Lake
Benjamin Moore
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Beryl
MPC
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Summer Sonata
Vista Paint
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Sea Treasure
Valspar
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Mountain Mint
PPG
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Turquoise Tower
Hirshfield's
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Pastel Green
RAL
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Turquoise
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Turquoise
#7EFFCD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5CC8D6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Turquoise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Turquoise 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 Soft Turquoise.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Turquoise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Turquoise have?
Soft Turquoise by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Soft Turquoise from other brands?
The closest matches are Sprig of Mint by Dunn-Edwards (#8BE0BA), Greenwood Lake by Benjamin Moore (#95E2C3), Beryl by MPC (#79DEBF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soft Turquoise?
Soft Turquoise has an LRV of 53.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Soft Turquoise's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.