Ref. #6F753B · 2145-10
Avocado
16%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Avocado Technical Profile
What color is Avocado? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #6F753B. Colors similar to Avocado include Behr Olive Shade, Sherwin-Williams Garden Spot, Sherwin-Williams Relentless Olive. Avocado has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Avocado creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Avocado reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Avocado
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Avocado
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Avocado
#6F753B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D885B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Avocado
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Avocado 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Avocado.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Avocado — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Avocado have?
Avocado by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Avocado from other brands?
The closest matches are Olive Shade by Behr (#6C722E), Garden Spot by Sherwin-Williams (#6D7645), Relentless Olive by Sherwin-Williams (#71713E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Avocado?
Avocado has an LRV of 16.4, 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 Avocado's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.