Swan Sea 500F-4 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A6DBC9, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shimmering Glade from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A6DBC9 · 500F-4
Swan Sea
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Swan Sea Technical Profile
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Swan Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Swan Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSwan Sea
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sShimmering Glade
Shimmering Glade
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shimmering Glade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Green Surf
Kilz
Nearly identical
Celadon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Montpelier Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Flowering Cactus
PPG
Very similar
Refresh
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Simply Seafoam
Valspar
Very similar
Wintermint
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Water .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Swan Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Swan Sea
#A6DBC9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7FABB3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Swan Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Swan 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Swan Sea.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Swan Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Swan Sea have?
Swan Sea by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Swan Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Swan Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Swan Sea are Shimmering Glade by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Shimmering Glade by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Green Surf by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Swan 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 Swan Sea?
Swan Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Swan Sea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.