Ref. #9AB86D · 410F-4
Mother Nature
36%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mother Nature Technical Profile
What color is Mother Nature? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #9AB86D. Colors similar to Mother Nature include Valspar Sunny Dale, Vista Paint Green Apple Peels, Valspar Chopped Chive. Mother Nature has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 36 gives Mother Nature 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 Mother Nature
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mother Nature
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mother Nature
#9AB86D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88AE84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mother Nature
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mother Nature 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 Mother Nature.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mother Nature — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mother Nature have?
Mother Nature by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Mother Nature from other brands?
The closest matches are Sunny Dale by Valspar (#A5BB78), Green Apple Peels by Vista Paint (#97B35D), Chopped Chive by Valspar (#96B55C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mother Nature?
Mother Nature has an LRV of 36.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mother Nature's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.