Egyptian Nile 420F-6 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5C7D46, estimated LRV 17 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shepherd's Green from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #5C7D46 · 420F-6
Egyptian Nile
17%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Egyptian Nile Technical Profile
HEX Code#5C7D46
RGB92, 125, 70
Estimated LRV17.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Egyptian Nile
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Egyptian Nile
#5C7D46
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#629467
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Egyptian Nile
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Egyptian Nile 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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Egyptian Nile — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Egyptian Nile have?
Egyptian Nile 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 Egyptian Nile from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Egyptian Nile are Shepherd's Green by Valspar (a close digital match), Green Knoll by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Talipot Palm by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Egyptian Nile'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 Egyptian Nile?
Egyptian Nile has a estimated lightness value of 17.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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