Precious Emerald S-H-470 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #158329, LRV 12 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yellow Green from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #158329 · S-H-470
Precious Emerald
12%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Precious Emerald Technical Profile
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Precious Emerald in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Precious Emerald in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPrecious Emerald
Very similar
Benjamin MooreYellow Green
Yellow Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tingle
Vista Paint
Very similar
Charmed Green
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tingle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pure Green
RAL
Very similar
Envy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Revitalized
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Watered Grass
Kilz
Visible difference
Luscious Green
Valspar
Visible difference
Blarney Stone
PPG
Visible difference
Thrive .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Precious Emerald
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Precious Emerald
#158329
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#399276
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Precious Emerald
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Precious Emerald 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 Precious Emerald.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Precious Emerald — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Precious Emerald have?
Precious Emerald by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Precious Emerald in your own space before committing.
What colors match Precious Emerald from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Precious Emerald are Yellow Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Tingle by Vista Paint (a very close match), Charmed Green by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Precious Emerald'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 Precious Emerald?
Precious Emerald has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Precious Emerald's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.