Sporting Green HDC-CL-21 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #434B48, LRV 7 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Studio Green from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #434B48 · HDC-CL-21
Sporting Green
7%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sporting Green Technical Profile
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Sporting Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sporting Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSporting Green
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallStudio Green
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Forest Canopy
Valspar
Very similar
Dark As Night
PPG
Very similar
Rock Bottom
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Total Eclipse
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Shaded Forest
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Deep River
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Iron Grey
RAL
Very similar
Midnight in the Tropics
Vista Paint
Very similar
Brattle Spruce
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Toasted Poppyseed
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sporting Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sporting Green
#434B48
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4D6F74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sporting Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sporting Green 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 Sporting Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sporting Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sporting Green have?
Sporting Green by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sporting Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sporting Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sporting Green are Studio Green by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Forest Canopy by Valspar (a very close match), Dark As Night by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sporting Green'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 Sporting Green?
Sporting Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.7, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sporting Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.