Ref. #42EF42 · 460B-5
Fresh Greens
32%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fresh Greens Technical Profile
What color is Fresh Greens? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #42EF42. Fresh Greens has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 32 gives Fresh Greens depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Fresh Greens
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Hidden Hills
Vista Paint
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Killala Green
Benjamin Moore
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Shocking Green
MPC
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Green Peace
Dutch Boy
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Snow Pea
Dunn-Edwards
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Celery Sprig
PPG
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Luminous Green
RAL
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Jaunty Green
Valspar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Greens
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Greens
#42EF42
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#65CD99
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Greens
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Greens 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 Fresh Greens.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fresh Greens — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Greens have?
Fresh Greens by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Fresh Greens from other brands?
The closest matches are Hidden Hills by Vista Paint (#87CB61), Killala Green by Benjamin Moore (#85CC6C), Spring Leaf by Benjamin Moore (#98D578). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fresh Greens?
Fresh Greens has an LRV of 32.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Fresh Greens's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.