Ref. #518B54 · S410-6
Greener Pastures
18%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Greener Pastures Technical Profile
What color is Greener Pastures? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #518B54. Colors similar to Greener Pastures include Benjamin Moore Grassy Fields, Dunn-Edwards Emerald Ring, Sherwin-Williams Grasshopper. Greener Pastures has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Greener Pastures creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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 Greener Pastures
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Greener Pastures
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Greener Pastures
#518B54
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#709F8A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Greener Pastures
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Greener Pastures 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 Greener Pastures.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Greener Pastures — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Greener Pastures have?
Greener Pastures by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Greener Pastures from other brands?
The closest matches are Grassy Fields by Benjamin Moore (#458D4F), Emerald Ring by Dunn-Edwards (#578758), Grasshopper by Sherwin-Williams (#4F854A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Greener Pastures?
Greener Pastures has an LRV of 18.0, 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 Greener Pastures's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.