Ref. #82F5E3 · 520B-4
Water Flow
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Water Flow Technical Profile
What color is Water Flow? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #82F5E3. Water Flow has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Water Flow sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Water Flow
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Bermuda Teal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Seafoam
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tantalizing Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Mermaid's Song
Valspar
Visible difference
Summer Sonata
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Polished Turquoise
Kilz
Visible difference
Island Breeze
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Kilkenny Mist
MPC
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Water Flow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Water Flow
#82F5E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#65A9CD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Water Flow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Water Flow 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 Water Flow.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Water Flow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Water Flow have?
Water Flow by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Water Flow from other brands?
The closest matches are Bermuda Teal by Benjamin Moore (#7FDFCE), Seafoam by Dunn-Edwards (#87E0CF), Mermaid Green by Benjamin Moore (#86E0CC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Water Flow?
Water Flow has an LRV of 50.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Water Flow
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 Water Flow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.