Ref. #5B7323 · M340-7
Classic Avocado
15%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Classic Avocado Technical Profile
What color is Classic Avocado? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #5B7323. Classic Avocado has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Classic Avocado 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 Classic Avocado
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Paradise
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Recycle Green
Kilz
Visible difference
Leaps and Bounds
Valspar
Visible difference
Timson Green
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Extra Virgin
MPC
Visible difference
Globe Artichoke
PPG
Visible difference
Dark Drama
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Shaded Spruce
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Classic Avocado
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Classic Avocado
#5B7323
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#518544
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Classic Avocado
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Classic Avocado 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 Classic Avocado.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Classic Avocado — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Classic Avocado have?
Classic Avocado by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Classic Avocado from other brands?
The closest matches are Paradise by Sherwin-Williams (#6C7B30), Recycle Green by Kilz (#677D41), Leaps and Bounds by Valspar (#6D803B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Classic Avocado?
Classic Avocado has an LRV of 14.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Classic Avocado's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.