Ref. #158329 · S-H-470
Precious Emerald
12%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Precious Emerald Technical Profile
What color is Precious Emerald? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #158329. Precious Emerald has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Precious Emerald creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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 Precious Emerald
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Precious Emerald from other brands?
The closest matches are Yellow Green by Benjamin Moore (#018B32), Tingle by Vista Paint (#2C7C33), Charmed Green by Dunn-Edwards (#007F3A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Precious Emerald?
Precious Emerald has an LRV of 12.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.