Tidewater M450-2 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C4FDE0, estimated 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.
Behr · #C4FDE0 · M450-2
Tidewater
71%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tidewater Technical Profile
HEX Code#C4FDE0
RGB196, 253, 224
Estimated LRV71.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Tidewater
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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
Digital 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
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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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Tidewater — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tidewater have?
Tidewater by Behr has a cool (green) 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 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 estimated lightness value 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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