Down-to-earth

Technical Profile

What color is Down-to-earth? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #486129. Down-to-earth is a distinctive shade in the Behr lineup, and while close cross-brand equivalents exist, its specific blend of cool tone and medium depth gives it a character worth comparing in person. Down-to-earth has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Understanding a color's undertone is key to avoiding combinations that clash — it often matters more than the surface color itself. Down-to-earth (#486129) by Behr is a medium green paint color with a balanced saturation that feels natural and approachable. It delivers a versatile mid-tone depth that anchors a room without overwhelming it. On the temperature spectrum this shade carries a cool cast, lending calm and collected elegance. In its RGB breakdown, green is the dominant channel, which gives it a subtle earthy, organic quality even under different lighting conditions. A Light Reflectance Value of 34 gives it moderate light reflection, striking a balance between brightness and depth. This mid-tone green adds grounding, nature-inspired energy to home offices, living rooms, and open-plan kitchens. A satin or eggshell finish brings out the richness at this depth, and the slight sheen makes walls easier to maintain. For color coordination, Down-to-earth pairs beautifully with purple tones for bold complementary contrast, or with neighboring green and yellow hues for a harmonious, flowing palette. Its cool (green) undertone means trim and ceiling whites should lean neutral to avoid a jarring clash. If Behr is unavailable in your area, close cross-brand alternatives exist from RAL, PPG, Sherwin-Williams and others. In terms of mood and atmosphere, Down-to-earth delivers a composed, professional calm often favored in contemporary and Scandinavian-inspired interiors. Designers often reach for shades like this when the goal is to shape how a room feels, not just how it looks. This shade is a natural fit for organic modern, biophilic, and mid-century aesthetics. As part of the Behr palette, Down-to-earth benefits from a curated selection of coordinating colors that the brand recommends for trim, accent, and ceiling pairings. As with any paint color, Down-to-earth can shift noticeably between natural daylight, warm incandescent, and cool LED lighting — testing a sample swatch on your wall under different conditions is always recommended. Mid-tone shades like this look best when balanced with a mix of textures — think leather seating, brushed brass hardware, woven wool, and raw-edge wood. You can order Down-to-earth (S360-7) directly from Behr or through major paint retailers, and we recommend purchasing a peel-and-stick sample to preview it on your wall before buying gallons.