Ref. #DDEF9E · P360-3
Tonic
70%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tonic Technical Profile
What color is Tonic? It's a light cool green with the hex code #DDEF9E. Colors similar to Tonic include Dunn-Edwards Mint Julep, Vista Paint Peeled Pistacchio, Benjamin Moore Tasty Apple. Tonic has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 70, Tonic reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Tonic
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tonic
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tonic
#DDEF9E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#86C56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tonic
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tonic 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 Tonic.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tonic — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tonic have?
Tonic by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Tonic from other brands?
The closest matches are Mint Julep by Dunn-Edwards (#DEF0A3), Peeled Pistacchio by Vista Paint (#DBEBA1), Tasty Apple by Benjamin Moore (#D5E999). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tonic?
Tonic has an LRV of 70.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Tonic's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.