Spring Storm S450-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A9E0D8, estimated LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mild Mallard from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #A9E0D8 · S450-3
Spring Storm
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Spring Storm Technical Profile
HEX Code#A9E0D8
RGB169, 224, 216
Estimated LRV53.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Spring Storm
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Mild Mallard
Vista Paint
#A8DFD6
Close digital match
Oceanfront
Benjamin Moore
#AEE2DB
Close digital match
Teal Zeal
PPG
#AAE5DE
Close digital match
Teal Seaglass
Dutch Boy
#A3E1D8
Close digital match
Jaded Clouds
Dunn-Edwards
#AEDDD3
Close digital match
Aqua Glow
Valspar
#ADDCD2
Close digital match
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
#ADE8E2
Similar digital color
Aqueduct
Sherwin-Williams
#A1D5CB
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Everest
Hirshfield's
#A0E3E0
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Jamaican Dream
Kilz
#A4D6D3
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Light Green
RAL
#84C3BE
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Colors That Work With Spring Storm
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spring Storm
#A9E0D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7CA1B6
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spring Storm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spring Storm 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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Spring Storm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spring Storm have?
Spring Storm by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue 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 Spring Storm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spring Storm are Mild Mallard by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Oceanfront by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Teal Zeal by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Spring Storm'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 Spring Storm?
Spring Storm has a estimated lightness value of 53.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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