Early Spring MQ4-46 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AEDB8D, estimated LRV 62 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Greenscape from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #AEDB8D · MQ4-46
Early Spring
62%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Early Spring Technical Profile
HEX Code#AEDB8D
RGB174, 219, 141
Estimated LRV61.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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Colors That Work With Early Spring
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Early Spring
#AEDB8D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#79B97E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Early Spring
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Early Spring 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
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Early Spring — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Early Spring have?
Early Spring by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Early Spring from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Early Spring are Greenscape by Valspar (a close digital match), Leprechaun Green by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Lush Meadow by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Early Spring'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 Early Spring?
Early Spring has a estimated lightness value of 61.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Early Spring's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.