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Mermaid's Tale

65%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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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.

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Mermaid's Tale Technical Profile

HEX Code#A2E0C6
RGB162, 224, 198
LRV65.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Mermaid's Tale

Complement

Think Pink

Mermaid's Tale Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Balsam

Pop

Sweet Pea

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Mozart Blue

Pop

Razzle Dazzle

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Passion Plum

Pop

Peony

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Natures Reflection

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Pure Green

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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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