Tidewater M450-2 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C4FDE0, LRV 71 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Faint Clover from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C4FDE0 · M450-2
Tidewater
71%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tidewater Technical Profile
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Tidewater in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tidewater in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTidewater
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsFaint Clover
Faint Clover
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tropical Paradise
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Beach Blanket
Valspar
Very similar
Mediterranean Mist
Vista Paint
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Graceful Green
PPG
Very similar
Mediterranean Mist
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Kiwi Splash
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Green Icing
Kilz
Visible difference
Pastel Green
RAL
Visible difference
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Reclining Green
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tidewater
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tidewater
#C4FDE0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#60D2D1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tidewater
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tidewater 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 Tidewater.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tidewater — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tidewater have?
Tidewater 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 Tidewater in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tidewater from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tidewater are Faint Clover by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Tropical Paradise by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Santa Barbara Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Tidewater'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 Tidewater?
Tidewater has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Tidewater's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.