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Behr Bay Water S380-4

Bay Water

Behr

S380-4

About Bay Water by Behr

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Brightness: 40.6%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #aaad94

RGB: 170, 173, 148

Hue67°

Saturation13%

Lightness63%

Similar Colors by Behr

These are close matches to Bay Water from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Bay Water

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S380-4

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Bay Water looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Bay Water S380-4 a warm or cool color?
Bay Water by Behr is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Bay Water?
Bay Water sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 67°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Bay Water?
Brightness is about 41%. Saturation is around 13%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 63%. Hue is close to 67°. The hex value is #aaad94. The RGB value is 170, 173, 148.
Is Bay Water better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Bay Water has brightness around 41%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Bay Water?
You can match Bay Water with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Bay Water work best in a home?
Bay Water works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Bay Water compare to a pure white paint?
Bay Water is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Behr

These lighter shades sit above Bay Water in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Bay Water

Behr

S380-4

Darker Shades by Behr

These colors drop a bit below Bay Water in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Bay Water

Behr

S380-4

Complementary Colors by Behr

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Bay Water. They add contrast without clashing.

Bay Water

Behr

S380-4

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