Cress Green 430B-7 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #49C301, LRV 25 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Paradise Green from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #49C301 · 430B-7
Cress Green
25%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cress Green Technical Profile
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Cress Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cress Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCress Green
Very similar
Benjamin MooreParadise Green
Paradise Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wilderness Retreat
Vista Paint
Very similar
Luminous Green
RAL
Visible difference
Leprechaun
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Green Pear
PPG
Visible difference
Awakening
Valspar
Visible difference
Outrageous Lime
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Glass Bottle
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Vivid Lime
Kilz
Visible difference
Electric Lime
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Thrive .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Raw Tomatillo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cress Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cress Green
#49C301
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#32C545
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cress Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cress Green 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 Cress Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cress Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cress Green have?
Cress Green by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cress Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cress Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cress Green are Paradise Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Lucky Charm Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Sweet Pea by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cress Green's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cress Green?
Cress Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Cress Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.