Ref. #E4EBD5 · 400E-2
Turtle Dove
75%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Turtle Dove Technical Profile
What color is Turtle Dove? It's a light cool green with the hex code #E4EBD5. Colors similar to Turtle Dove include PPG Lime Meringue, Vista Paint Gardener's Delight, Kilz Forest Light. Turtle Dove has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 75, Turtle Dove reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Turtle Dove
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Lime Meringue
PPG
Nearly identical
Gardener's Delight
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Forest Light
Kilz
Nearly identical
Desert Seedling
Valspar
Nearly identical
Appalachian Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Just About Green
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Frost White Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Nearly identical
Misty Hillside
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Turtle Dove
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Turtle Dove
#E4EBD5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8BAF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Turtle Dove
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Turtle Dove 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 Turtle Dove.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Turtle Dove — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Turtle Dove have?
Turtle Dove by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Turtle Dove from other brands?
The closest matches are Lime Meringue by PPG (#E6ECD6), Gardener's Delight by Vista Paint (#E3E9D5), Forest Light by Kilz (#E1E9D1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Turtle Dove?
Turtle Dove has an LRV of 75.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Turtle Dove's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.