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April Mist

Behr · 450E-2

The Analysis

April Mist is a light, muted green-grey that acts as a neutral. With an LRV of 66.68, it reflects a significant amount of light, which helps a room feel more open and airy without the starkness of pure white.

It works best as a primary wall color throughout a living space or bedroom. It is subtle enough to serve as a neutral, allowing your furniture and artwork to take the lead.

LRV 67

History & Origin

This is a distinctly modern choice that avoids the heavy saturation of traditional heritage palettes. It fits perfectly into contemporary homes that prioritize a fresh, simplified look.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyGreen-Yellow

How to Use It

Pair this with light oak wood tones for a soft look or matte black hardware for a sharper, modern contrast. It excels in bedrooms and bathrooms where you want a crisp, clean aesthetic.

The Mood

This color provides a balanced, restful backdrop for daily life. Because it leans toward nature-inspired tones, it feels clean and calm rather than stimulating or high-energy.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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