Looking for color by Hex, RGB, CMYK, or Lab?

Color Image

Actual color may vary from on-screen representation. Please view a physical color swatch or material sample to confirm your color choice prior to purchase.

Fast Shipping

70% of Orders Ship within 3 Business Days.

Ready to purchase? Select your options in the 4 steps below.

Step 1: Select Paint Type / Application

Spray, OEM, Bottles and Pens

House and Wall Paint

Epoxy, Urethane, and Colorant Concentrate


A match of Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools is a light blue-green with a cool cast and low chroma. It reads soft and slightly gray rather than bright or saturated, so the color stays restrained on small coated parts.

MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color can be useful on PVC pipe, downspouts, vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, railings, mailboxes, brackets, shelving hardware, and other removable details where a pale blue-green finish is wanted. It can also work on framed accessories, fixture trim, and small metal or plastic parts that need to coordinate with an existing color reference.

Because this is a light color, darker or uneven substrates may need extra coats for uniform coverage. Finish and surface texture can shift how clean or gray the color looks, and gloss levels will make surface marks and sheen differences more noticeable.

Proper surface preparation helps the match read consistently on bare metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated parts. MyPerfectColor makes its own custom-matched paint to this Behr color reference, so the final appearance will still depend on substrate condition, film build, and the finish selected for the project.

Similar colors:

470E-3 Aqua Smoke
MQ3-20 Whipped Mint
PPKR-49 Softest Gray

Product Data

About BEHR Paint

BEHR is a dynamic company that actively embraces quality and innovation to bring the paint industry the very best products and services. Their bold entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to integrity and to doing the right thing has been the cornerstone of their success since 1947. BEHR enjoys great brand presence and a reputation for unparalleled quality, innovation, value and performance. People know and love the BEHR brand.

Matching BEHR Paint Colors

MyPerfectColor is able match all of the BEHR paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original BEHR color by matching the original BEHR color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using BEHR paint.

The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the BEHR Color and may not match BEHR Color standards. Refer to BEHR Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original BEHR color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.

If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.

Frequently Asked Questions About Match of Behr™ 480E-2 Tide Pools *

How does finish affect Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools in MyPerfectColor paint after it is applied?

The color reference stays Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools, but the finish changes how much light the coating reflects. That means the same matched color can look a little lighter, deeper, or more saturated after application depending on sheen, surface texture, spray film build, and lighting.

If you are matching an existing part or a nearby painted surface, choose the finish that best matches that item and do not assume the same color in a different sheen will read exactly the same.

Can I use MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools on plastic?

Yes, but plastic can vary a lot, so test Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools on the actual part before coating the full item. MyPerfectColor spray paint adheres well to many plastics, but low-energy plastics and flexible parts may need extra prep or a primer to improve adhesion.

For better results, clean the surface well, confirm the plastic type if possible, and consider the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel when the substrate is difficult or you want to reduce adhesion risk.

Where do I find the SDS for Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools MyPerfectColor paint?

The SDS is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor paint product or chemistry, not to the Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools color name by itself. To get the right document, check the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor product you plan to order.

If you need the safety information before purchasing, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page and verify that it matches the product format and chemistry you are buying.

What projects work well for Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools custom spray paint?

Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools in MyPerfectColor custom spray paint is useful for items that are awkward or inefficient to coat with a brush, such as trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, accessories, and other small parts.

It is also a practical option for removable components or coordinated parts where you want a repeatable match to a known color reference rather than the original brand's paint product.

What should I confirm before ordering Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools custom paint?

Before ordering Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools, confirm the exact brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity you need. Those choices affect the final result and whether the match works for your project.

Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to verify the details carefully before you place the order.

How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools?
All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 business days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.
What are the RGB, HEX and LRV values for Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools?
The RGB values for Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools are 198, 217, 211 and the HEX code is #C6D9D3. The LRV for Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools is 66.18. The LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value and measures the percentage of light that a color reflects. Learn more about Light Reflectance Values and using RGB and Hex codes for paint.
What paint type is used to make spray paint matched to Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools? And how many spray cans do I need?

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.

The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.

What is the Hue Angle and Chroma for Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools?
The Hue Angle for Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools is 174.27 and the chroma is 7.51. The Hue Angle represents the position of a color's hue around a color wheel. The Chromacity represents the intensity of a hue. Learn more about browsing colors by hue.
Does Behr paint color Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools need primer?
MyPerfectColor doesn't sell Behr paint, but it does match the Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools and all the other Behr colors in a wide variety of paint types. The need for primer depends on the specific paint and the substrate being painted. The top quality paints these days tend to be self-priming over most surfaces, while paint at the mid to lower grade quality levels will need a separate primer. Most special situations such as bleeding type woods or difficult to adhere surfaces like plastic will often need a specialty primer. Contact MyPerfectColor support if you have specific questions about the best paint to use for your project and whether you need a primer.
How can MyPerfectColor match the Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools?

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.

Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.

Learn more about our color matching service.

How do I convert Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools to a different color from another paint company?

While we can provide Behr 480E-2 Tide Pools in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.

However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.

Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.