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Gentle Breeze
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gentle Breeze Technical Profile
What color is Gentle Breeze? It's a light cool green with the hex code #B2E8D5. Colors similar to Gentle Breeze include Behr Malaysian Mist, Vista Paint Glen Haven, Dunn-Edwards Ode to Green. Gentle Breeze has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 70, Gentle Breeze 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 Gentle Breeze
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gentle Breeze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Breeze
#B2E8D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#78B0BA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentle Breeze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle Breeze 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Gentle Breeze.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gentle Breeze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Breeze have?
Gentle Breeze by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Gentle Breeze from other brands?
The closest matches are Malaysian Mist by Behr (#B9EBD9), Glen Haven by Vista Paint (#ABEAD5), Ode to Green by Dunn-Edwards (#B6E5D6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gentle Breeze?
Gentle Breeze has an LRV of 69.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gentle Breeze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.