Tide Pools 480E-2 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C8EED9, LRV 66 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Pea from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8EED9 · 480E-2
Tide Pools
66%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tide Pools Technical Profile
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Tide Pools in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tide Pools in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTide Pools
Nearly identical
PPGSweet Pea
Sweet Pea
PPG
Nearly identical
Surf Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mediterranean Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Key Lime Pie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mediterranean Mist
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Delicate Frost
Valspar
Very similar
Kiwi Splash
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Jade Sea
Kilz
Very similar
Waterfall
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Water .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tide Pools
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tide Pools
#C8EED9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#79B9B6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tide Pools
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tide Pools 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 Tide Pools.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tide Pools — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tide Pools have?
Tide Pools by Behr has a cool (green) 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 Tide Pools in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tide Pools from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tide Pools are Sweet Pea by PPG (a near-identical match), Elf Hat Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Surf Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tide Pools'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 Tide Pools?
Tide Pools has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tide Pools's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.