Ref. #A1D4C8 · 6751
Refresh
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Refresh Technical Profile
What color is Refresh? It's a light cool green with the hex code #A1D4C8. Colors similar to Refresh include Valspar Simply Seafoam, PPG Whirlpool, Behr Thermal Aqua. Refresh has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 59, Refresh 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 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 Refresh
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Refresh
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Refresh
#A1D4C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#82A4B0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Refresh
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Refresh 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Refresh.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Refresh — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Refresh have?
Refresh by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Refresh from other brands?
The closest matches are Simply Seafoam by Valspar (#A3D3C7), Whirlpool by PPG (#A5D8CD), Thermal Aqua by Behr (#9CCEC0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Refresh?
Refresh has an LRV of 58.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Refresh's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.