Ref. #CAF3E2 · S440-1
Sunken Pool
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sunken Pool Technical Profile
What color is Sunken Pool? It's a light cool green with the hex code #CAF3E2. Colors similar to Sunken Pool include Dunn-Edwards Pale Cactus, Benjamin Moore Antigua Aqua, Vista Paint Teal Twist. Sunken Pool has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 69, Sunken Pool 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 Sunken Pool
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sunken Pool
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sunken Pool
#CAF3E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#72B9C0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sunken Pool
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sunken Pool 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 Sunken Pool.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sunken Pool — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sunken Pool have?
Sunken Pool by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Sunken Pool from other brands?
The closest matches are Pale Cactus by Dunn-Edwards (#D0F7E4), Antigua Aqua by Benjamin Moore (#C8EDDE), Teal Twist by Vista Paint (#C6ECDE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sunken Pool?
Sunken Pool has an LRV of 69.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sunken Pool's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.