Emerald Isle 2039-20 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #018259, LRV 17 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Thrive .06 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #018259 · 2039-20
Emerald Isle
17%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Emerald Isle Technical Profile
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Emerald Isle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Emerald Isle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreEmerald Isle
Nearly identical
ColorhouseThrive .06
Thrive .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Irish Beauty
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lucky Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ivy League
PPG
Very similar
Caribbean Green
Behr
Very similar
Center Field
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pop Of Green
Kilz
Very similar
Grassy Meadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
4 Leaf Clover
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Emerald Enchantment
Valspar
Visible difference
Traffic Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Emerald Isle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Emerald Isle
#018259
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#257D91
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Emerald Isle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Emerald Isle 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 Emerald Isle.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Emerald Isle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Emerald Isle have?
Emerald Isle by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Emerald Isle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Emerald Isle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Emerald Isle are Thrive .06 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Irish Beauty by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Punchy Peridot by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Emerald Isle'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 Emerald Isle?
Emerald Isle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Emerald Isle's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.