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Ref. #9CCEC0 · HDC-SM14-6

Thermal Aqua

55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Thermal Aqua HDC-SM14-6 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9CCEC0, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Key Largo Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Thermal Aqua Technical Profile

HEX Code#9CCEC0
RGB156, 206, 192
LRV55.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygreen
BrandBehr

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Thermal Aqua in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Thermal Aqua in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrThermal Aqua
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreKey Largo Green

Key Largo Green

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Tarreyton

PPG

Nearly identical

Kodiak Valley

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Simply Seafoam

Valspar

Nearly identical

Refresh

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Shimmering Glade

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Water .07

Colorhouse

Very similar

Oceanic

Kilz

Very similar

Wintermint

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Montpelier Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Light Green

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Thermal Aqua

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Key Largo Green

Complement

Lighthearted Rose

Thermal Aqua Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Pinecone Hill

Pop

Agave Plant

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Sophisticated Teal

Pop

Red Gerbera

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Rose Garland

Pop

Rose Wine

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Thermal Aqua.

Aquifer

Behr · MQ6-08

#9BC7C6

Blue Fox

Behr · 540E-3

#9DC7C6

Blue Bell

Behr · HDC-SP16-08

#A0C7C6

Isabellas Aqua

Behr · HDC-SP16-07

#9BD8C4

Garden Vista

Behr · N430-3

#9BC7B3

Polished Aqua

Behr · T17-08

#A6C3BE

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Mint Julep

Benjamin Moore · 547

#E1F0D3

Fresh Dew

Benjamin Moore · 435

#DDE4D1

East of the Sun

Valspar · 8001-25B

#F9EC9F

Kelly Green

Benjamin Moore · 2037-30

#01A263

Highest Mountain Mist

PPG · 30GG 65/082

#C3D8D2

Capital Green

Valspar · 5004-6C

#42645B

Thermal Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Thermal Aqua have?
Thermal Aqua 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 Thermal Aqua in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thermal Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thermal Aqua are Key Largo Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fun N Games by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tarreyton by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Thermal Aqua'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 Thermal Aqua?
Thermal Aqua has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.0, 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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