Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Aqua Rapids |
| SKU | M450-5 |
| Hex | #5CCB99 |
| RGB | 92, 203, 153 |
| HSL | 153°, 52%, 58% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Aqua Rapids
Aqua Rapids sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Aqua Rapids is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
7 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Aqua Rapids within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #5CCB99 in HSL space. Pair Aqua Rapids with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Aqua Rapids Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aqua Rapids from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr M450-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aqua Rapids
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Aqua Rapids is Active Green (SW 6986) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Active Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aqua Rapids
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Adam Green (2037-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Aqua Rapids without repainting risk. See the full Adam Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Aqua Rapids
Valspar has no exact twin of Aqua Rapids. The nearest is Lavish Green (6002-10A) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.7 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lavish Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aqua Rapids
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Aqua Rapids is Vegetation (DE5676). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Vegetation and you'll get the same color. See the full Vegetation swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aqua Rapids
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Aqua Rapids. The nearest is Blue Green Scene (0716) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 40 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Green Scene swatch →