False Cypress 430F-4 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #89AB83, 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.
Ref. #89AB83 · 430F-4
False Cypress
31%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
False Cypress Technical Profile
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False Cypress in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to False Cypress in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFalse Cypress
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLounge Green
Lounge Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pear Cactus
PPG
Nearly identical
Meadowgrass
Valspar
Nearly identical
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Mermaid's Cove
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Green Bonnet
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Green Bonnet
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pale Green
RAL
Very similar
Aurora Borealis
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Perrenial Garden
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Calm Forest
Kilz
Very similar
Breakfast Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With False Cypress
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to False Cypress.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
False Cypress — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does False Cypress have?
False Cypress by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample False Cypress in your own space before committing.
What colors match False Cypress from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to False Cypress are Lounge Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Pear Cactus by PPG (a near-identical match), Meadowgrass by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 False Cypress's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.