Sporting Green HDC-CL-21 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #434B48, estimated 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.
Behr · #434B48 · HDC-CL-21
Sporting Green
7%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sporting Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#434B48
RGB67, 75, 72
Estimated LRV6.7
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 Familygray
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Studio Green
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#464C49
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#434A4A
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#3D4645
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Colors That Work With Sporting Green
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sporting Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sporting Green are Studio Green by Farrow & Ball (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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