Whitewater Bay PPU11-10 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B9C4AE, estimated LRV 53 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Arbor Vitae from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B9C4AE · PPU11-10
Whitewater Bay
53%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Whitewater Bay Technical Profile
HEX Code#B9C4AE
RGB185, 196, 174
Estimated LRV52.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Whitewater Bay
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whitewater Bay
#B9C4AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whitewater Bay
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whitewater Bay 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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Whitewater Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whitewater Bay have?
Whitewater Bay by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Whitewater Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whitewater Bay are Arbor Vitae by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Arbor Vitae by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Wedding Mint by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Whitewater Bay'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 Whitewater Bay?
Whitewater Bay has a estimated lightness value of 52.9, 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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