Ref. #7BAB8A · N420-4
Underground Gardens
29%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Underground Gardens Technical Profile
What color is Underground Gardens? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #7BAB8A. Colors similar to Underground Gardens include Valspar King Theo, Vista Paint Lakeside Pine, Benjamin Moore Stokes Forest Green. Underground Gardens has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 29 gives Underground Gardens depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural 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 Underground Gardens
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Underground Gardens
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Underground Gardens
#7BAB8A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Underground Gardens
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Underground Gardens 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 Underground Gardens.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Underground Gardens — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Underground Gardens have?
Underground Gardens by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Underground Gardens from other brands?
The closest matches are King Theo by Valspar (#76A984), Lakeside Pine by Vista Paint (#82A98C), Stokes Forest Green by Benjamin Moore (#72AE88). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Underground Gardens?
Underground Gardens has an LRV of 29.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Underground Gardens's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.