Ref. #ACEC80 · 430D-4
Garden Spot
54%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Garden Spot Technical Profile
What color is Garden Spot? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #ACEC80. Garden Spot has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 54, Garden Spot sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Garden Spot
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garden Spot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garden Spot
#ACEC80
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6CC674
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garden Spot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garden Spot 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 Garden Spot.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Garden Spot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garden Spot have?
Garden Spot by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Garden Spot from other brands?
The closest matches are Spring Meadow Green by Benjamin Moore (#A8D974), Frog Prince by Vista Paint (#A0DC85), Green Cheer by MPC (#BAE18D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Garden Spot?
Garden Spot has an LRV of 54.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Garden Spot's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.