ScandinavianUniversal

Reef Green

Behr · 470A-3

The Analysis

Reef Green acts as a high-clarity color that pulls natural light into a room, making spaces feel open and ventilated. With an LRV of 65.83, it reflects enough light to keep small rooms from feeling cramped without the harsh glare of pure white.

This is a versatile middle-ground color that works well as a main wall paint in kitchens or bathrooms. It is subtle enough to serve as a backdrop for art, yet saturated enough to hold its own as a defining feature of a room.

LRV 66

History & Origin

This is a distinctly modern choice that avoids the heavy, muted tones associated with traditional heritage palettes. It fits best in contemporary renovations looking for a fresh, clean-lined aesthetic.

Undertonecool
FamilyGreen

How to Use It

Pair this with light white oak wood tones to lean into the organic look or matte black hardware for a high-contrast, modern edge. It performs best in rooms where you want to maintain a bright, functional workspace.

The Mood

Living with this shade feels crisp and predictable. It provides a steady, clean energy that avoids the over-stimulation of brighter pigments or the heaviness of darker tones.

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.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Mermaid's Tale

    Benjamin Moore · 577

  • Marina Bay

    Benjamin Moore · 2036-50

  • Mino's Eye

    Valspar · 6003-9B

  • Bahama Waters

    Benjamin Moore · 576

  • Forest Falls 4

    Dulux

  • Turquoise Tower 0714

    Colourtrend

Lighting

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

  • Natural
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
  • Overcast
  • 2700K
  • 3500K
  • 4000K
  • 5500K