Hemlock Bud 420E-1 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EEF5E2, estimated 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.
Behr · #EEF5E2 · 420E-1
Hemlock Bud
84%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Hemlock Bud Technical Profile
HEX Code#EEF5E2
RGB238, 245, 226
Estimated LRV84.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Hemlock Bud
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Pale Wintergreen
PPG
#EAF1DD
Close digital match
Frosted Shadow
Valspar
#EBF3DE
Close digital match
Green Republic
Vista Paint
#EAF2E1
Close digital match
Snowy Evergreen
Dunn-Edwards
#EDF2E0
Close digital match
Appalachian Green
Benjamin Moore
#E8EEDA
Close digital match
Light Bamboo
Dutch Boy
#E7EEDD
Close digital match
Imagine .03
Colorhouse
#F4F8E7
Close digital match
Hidden Jade
Hirshfield's
#EBF1E2
Close digital match
White Rocks
Kilz
#EDF0DF
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Grey White
RAL
#E7EBDA
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Spinach White
Sherwin-Williams
#E4E8DA
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Colors That Work With Hemlock Bud
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Hemlock Bud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hemlock Bud are Pale Wintergreen by PPG (a close digital match), Frosted Shadow by Valspar (a close digital match), Green Republic by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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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.