Hemlock Bud 420E-1 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EEF5E2, LRV 84 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Wintergreen from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EEF5E2 · 420E-1
Hemlock Bud
84%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Hemlock Bud Technical Profile
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Hemlock Bud in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hemlock Bud in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHemlock Bud
Nearly identical
PPGPale Wintergreen
Pale Wintergreen
PPG
Nearly identical
Frosted Shadow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Green Republic
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Snowy Evergreen
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Appalachian Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Light Bamboo
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Imagine .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Hidden Jade
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Rocks
Kilz
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
Spinach White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hemlock Bud
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hemlock Bud
#EEF5E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#83B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hemlock Bud
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hemlock Bud 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 Hemlock Bud.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hemlock Bud — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hemlock Bud have?
Hemlock Bud by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hemlock Bud in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hemlock Bud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hemlock Bud are Pale Wintergreen by PPG (a near-identical match), Frosted Shadow by Valspar (a near-identical match), Green Republic by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hemlock Bud'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 Hemlock Bud?
Hemlock Bud has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Hemlock Bud's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.