Ref. #426A63 · N440-6
Brooklyn
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brooklyn Technical Profile
What color is Brooklyn? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #426A63. Colors similar to Brooklyn include MPC Turquoise Tortoise, Sherwin-Williams Raging Sea, Valspar Capital Green. Brooklyn has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Brooklyn creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Brooklyn
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brooklyn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brooklyn
#426A63
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#597786
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brooklyn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brooklyn Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Brooklyn.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brooklyn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brooklyn have?
Brooklyn by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Brooklyn from other brands?
The closest matches are Turquoise Tortoise by MPC (#3C6B64), Raging Sea by Sherwin-Williams (#476F65), Capital Green by Valspar (#42645B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Brooklyn?
Brooklyn has an LRV of 12.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brooklyn's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.