Esmeralda P440-6 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #36C56B, LRV 24 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bermuda Grass from PPG (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #36C56B · P440-6
Esmeralda
24%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Esmeralda in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Esmeralda in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrEsmeralda
Very similar
PPGBermuda Grass
Bermuda Grass
PPG
Very similar
Snow Pea
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Elmvale
Vista Paint
Very similar
Green Galore
Valspar
Visible difference
Lime Tart
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Gabled Green
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Luminous Green
RAL
Visible difference
Lucerne
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Vivid Lime
Kilz
Visible difference
Frosted Emerald
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Raw Tomatillo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Esmeralda
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Esmeralda
#36C56B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#73BBB1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Esmeralda
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Esmeralda 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
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More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Esmeralda — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Esmeralda have?
Esmeralda by Behr has a cool (green) 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 Esmeralda in your own space before committing.
What colors match Esmeralda from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Esmeralda are Bermuda Grass by PPG (a very close match), Snow Pea by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Artificial Turf by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Esmeralda'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 Esmeralda?
Esmeralda has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Esmeralda's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.