Parakeet MQ4-47 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #77A167, estimated LRV 30 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raw Tomatillo from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #77A167 · MQ4-47
Parakeet
30%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Parakeet Technical Profile
HEX Code#77A167
RGB119, 161, 103
Estimated LRV30.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Parakeet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Parakeet
#77A167
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Parakeet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Parakeet 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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Parakeet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Parakeet have?
Parakeet 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 Parakeet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Parakeet are Raw Tomatillo by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Garden of Eden by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Grassy Knoll by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Parakeet'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 Parakeet?
Parakeet has a estimated lightness value of 30.4, 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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Why Parakeet's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.