Emerald Forest MQ4-49 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4F744D, estimated LRV 15 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clover Leaf from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #4F744D · MQ4-49
Emerald Forest
15%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Emerald Forest Technical Profile
HEX Code#4F744D
RGB79, 116, 77
Estimated LRV14.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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#53734C
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Colors That Work With Emerald Forest
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Emerald Forest
#4F744D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#629277
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Emerald Forest
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Emerald Forest Room Palettes
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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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Emerald Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Emerald Forest have?
Emerald Forest 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 Emerald Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Emerald Forest are Clover Leaf by PPG (a close digital match), Spring Juniper by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Cilantro by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Emerald Forest'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 Emerald Forest?
Emerald Forest has a estimated lightness value of 14.7, 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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Why Emerald Forest's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.