Ref. #9AE1D1 · 5008-9C
Fresh Mist
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fresh Mist Technical Profile
What color is Fresh Mist? It's a light cool green with the hex code #9AE1D1. Colors similar to Fresh Mist include Behr Velvet Morning, MPC Sea Teal, Kilz Polished Turquoise. Fresh Mist has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 65, Fresh Mist 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 Fresh Mist
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Mist
#9AE1D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#78A8BA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Mist 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Fresh Mist.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fresh Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Mist have?
Fresh Mist by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Fresh Mist from other brands?
The closest matches are Velvet Morning by Behr (#99E5D7), Sea Teal by MPC (#A4E0D2), Polished Turquoise by Kilz (#96DFD4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fresh Mist?
Fresh Mist has an LRV of 65.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fresh Mist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.