Herbal 470D-5 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5ABD62, estimated LRV 40 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Elmvale from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #5ABD62 · 470D-5
Herbal
40%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Herbal Technical Profile
HEX Code#5ABD62
RGB90, 189, 98
Estimated LRV39.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Herbal
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Herbal
#5ABD62
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7FB39D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Herbal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Herbal 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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Herbal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Herbal have?
Herbal 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 Herbal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Herbal are Elmvale by Vista Paint (a very close match), Bermuda Grass by PPG (a very close match), Paradise Valley by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Herbal'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 Herbal?
Herbal has a estimated lightness value of 39.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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