Emperor'S Silk T16-03 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #00816A, LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Medieval Forest from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #00816A · T16-03
Emperor'S Silk
17%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Emperor'S Silk Technical Profile
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Emperor'S Silk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Emperor'S Silk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrEmperor'S Silk
Nearly identical
PPGMedieval Forest
Medieval Forest
PPG
Nearly identical
Emerald Enchantment
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lawn Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Emerald Pool
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grassy Meadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Willow Lane
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Shamrock Green
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pop Of Green
Kilz
Very similar
Ionian
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Mint Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Emperor'S Silk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Emperor'S Silk
#00816A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#246D90
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Emperor'S Silk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Emperor'S Silk 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 Emperor'S Silk.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Emperor'S Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Emperor'S Silk have?
Emperor'S Silk by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Emperor'S Silk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Emperor'S Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Emperor'S Silk are Medieval Forest by PPG (a near-identical match), Emerald Enchantment by Valspar (a near-identical match), Lawn Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Emperor'S Silk'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 Emperor'S Silk?
Emperor'S Silk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.7, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Emperor'S Silk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.