Ref. #486129 · S360-7
Down-to-earth
10%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Down-to-earth Technical Profile
What color is Down-to-earth? It's a dark cool green with the hex code #486129. Down-to-earth has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Down-to-earth 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 Down-to-earth
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Down-to-earth
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Down-to-earth
#486129
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4A7647
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Down-to-earth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Down-to-earth 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 Down-to-earth.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Down-to-earth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Down-to-earth have?
Down-to-earth by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Down-to-earth from other brands?
The closest matches are Fern Green by RAL (#3D642D), Mountain Forest by PPG (#4D663E), Inverness by Sherwin-Williams (#576238). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Down-to-earth?
Down-to-earth has an LRV of 10.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Down-to-earth's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.