Swan Sea 500F-4 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A6DBC9, estimated 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.
Behr · #A6DBC9 · 500F-4
Swan Sea
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Swan Sea Technical Profile
HEX Code#A6DBC9
RGB166, 219, 201
Estimated LRV50.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Swan Sea
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Swan Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Swan Sea are Shimmering Glade by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Shimmering Glade by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Green Surf by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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