Ref. #559D00 · P370-7
Sun Valley
20%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sun Valley Technical Profile
What color is Sun Valley? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #559D00. Sun Valley has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sun Valley
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sun Valley
#559D00
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2FA62A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sun Valley
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sun Valley — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sun Valley have?
Sun Valley by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Sun Valley from other brands?
The closest matches are Plus Ultra by Valspar (#639D01), Baby Fern by Benjamin Moore (#679B31), Neon Lime by Benjamin Moore (#51AC19). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sun Valley?
Sun Valley has an LRV of 20.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sun Valley's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.