Mermaid's Tale 577 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A2E0C6, LRV 65 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aspiring Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A2E0C6 · 577
Mermaid's Tale
65%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mermaid's Tale Technical Profile
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Mermaid's Tale in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mermaid's Tale in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMermaid's Tale
Nearly identical
BehrAspiring Blue
Aspiring Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Turquoise Tower
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Montpelier Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Turquoise Tower
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mountain Mint
PPG
Nearly identical
Mino's Eye
Valspar
Very similar
Faint Clover
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Green Surf
Kilz
Very similar
Retro Mint
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Water .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mermaid's Tale
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mermaid's Tale
#A2E0C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7AB3B8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mermaid's Tale
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mermaid's Tale 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
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Mermaid's Tale — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mermaid's Tale have?
Mermaid's Tale by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mermaid's Tale in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mermaid's Tale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mermaid's Tale are Aspiring Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Turquoise Tower by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Montpelier Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mermaid's Tale'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 Mermaid's Tale?
Mermaid's Tale has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mermaid's Tale's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.