False Cypress 430F-4 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #89AB83, estimated LRV 31 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lounge Green from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #89AB83 · 430F-4
False Cypress
31%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
False Cypress Technical Profile
HEX Code#89AB83
RGB137, 171, 131
Estimated LRV31.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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#8BA97F
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Colors That Work With False Cypress
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
False Cypress
#89AB83
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD93
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for False Cypress
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
False Cypress 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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False Cypress — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does False Cypress have?
False Cypress 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 False Cypress from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to False Cypress are Lounge Green by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Pear Cactus by PPG (a close digital match), Meadowgrass by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting False Cypress'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 False Cypress?
False Cypress has a estimated lightness value of 31.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why False Cypress's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.