Ref. #C5EEE4 · 6001-9A
Sea Lily
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sea Lily Technical Profile
What color is Sea Lily? It's a light cool green with the hex code #C5EEE4. Colors similar to Sea Lily include Behr Wind Speed, Benjamin Moore Soft Mint, Benjamin Moore Water Drops. Sea Lily has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Sea Lily 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 Sea Lily
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Lily
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Lily
#C5EEE4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#78A9BA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Lily
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Lily 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 Sea Lily.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sea Lily — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Lily have?
Sea Lily by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Sea Lily from other brands?
The closest matches are Wind Speed by Behr (#C2EDE5), Soft Mint by Benjamin Moore (#C3E9E1), Water Drops by Benjamin Moore (#C3E8DE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sea Lily?
Sea Lily has an LRV of 78.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sea Lily's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.