Ref. #9CCEC0 · HDC-SM14-6
Thermal Aqua
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Thermal Aqua Technical Profile
What color is Thermal Aqua? It's a light cool green with the hex code #9CCEC0. Colors similar to Thermal Aqua include Benjamin Moore Key Largo Green, Benjamin Moore Fun N Games, PPG Tarreyton. Thermal Aqua has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 55, Thermal Aqua 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 Thermal Aqua
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thermal Aqua
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thermal Aqua
#9CCEC0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#84A5AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thermal Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thermal Aqua 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 Thermal Aqua.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Thermal Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thermal Aqua have?
Thermal Aqua by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Thermal Aqua from other brands?
The closest matches are Key Largo Green by Benjamin Moore (#98CCBC), Fun N Games by Benjamin Moore (#97CFC1), Tarreyton by PPG (#A1CDBF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Thermal Aqua?
Thermal Aqua has an LRV of 55.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Thermal Aqua's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.