Moonlit Pool
S-H-510 · #145A58 · LRV 8 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Deep Space3
- 2Moonlit Pool8
- 3Hidden Gem14
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Moonlit Pool, Really?
Moonlit Pool reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Behr S-H-510 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Moonlit Pool
Moonlit Pool earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Moonlit Pool
At LRV 8, Moonlit Pool is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its teal 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Moonlit Pool are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr S-H-510 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | BridgeportSW 2940 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.9 | 7 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Marine Aqua2052-20 · Benjamin Moore | 3.0 | 8 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Planet EarthV065-6 · Valspar | 3.6 | 7.5 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Emerald PoolPPG1146-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.7 | 9 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Emerald PoolPPG1146-7 · Glidden | 2.3 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Peppermint Green231-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.5 | 9 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Moonlit Pool within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #145A58 in HSL space. Pair Moonlit Pool with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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