Ref. #1C8034 · P430-7
Sparkling Emerald
12%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sparkling Emerald Technical Profile
What color is Sparkling Emerald? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #1C8034. Colors similar to Sparkling Emerald include Vista Paint Tingle, Dunn-Edwards Charmed Green, Hirshfield's Tingle. Sparkling Emerald has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Sparkling 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 Sparkling Emerald
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sparkling Emerald
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sparkling Emerald
#1C8034
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#408F7B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sparkling Emerald
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sparkling 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 Sparkling 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.
Sparkling Emerald — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sparkling Emerald have?
Sparkling Emerald by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Sparkling Emerald from other brands?
The closest matches are Tingle by Vista Paint (#2C7C33), Charmed Green by Dunn-Edwards (#007F3A), Tingle by Hirshfield's (#2B7B37). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sparkling Emerald?
Sparkling 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 Sparkling Emerald's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.