Ref. #88B8AA · MQ6-37
Mild Evergreen
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mild Evergreen Technical Profile
What color is Mild Evergreen? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #88B8AA. Colors similar to Mild Evergreen include Vista Paint Laurel Village, PPG Key Largo, Benjamin Moore Skydive. Mild Evergreen has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 42 gives Mild Evergreen depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural 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 Mild Evergreen
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mild Evergreen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mild Evergreen
#88B8AA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A5AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mild Evergreen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mild Evergreen 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 Mild Evergreen.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mild Evergreen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mild Evergreen have?
Mild Evergreen by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Mild Evergreen from other brands?
The closest matches are Laurel Village by Vista Paint (#86BBA8), Key Largo by PPG (#7FB6A4), Skydive by Benjamin Moore (#7FB7AD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mild Evergreen?
Mild Evergreen has an LRV of 42.4, 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 Mild Evergreen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.