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Ref. #018259 · 2039-20

Emerald Isle

17%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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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.

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Emerald Isle Technical Profile

HEX Code#018259
RGB1, 130, 89
LRV16.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Emerald Isle

Complement

Carmine

Emerald Isle Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Par Four

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sweet Pea

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Ocean Air

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Razzle Dazzle

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Tricycle Red

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Leprechaun

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Garden Green

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Ming Jade

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More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Starboard

Sherwin-Williams · 6755

#016C4F

White Echo

Vista Paint · OW112

#EDF4EC

Lunar Tide

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#64B188

Aquatic Edge

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#C5DAD6

Summer Sumac

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#63A26D

Villa Grove

Vista Paint · 7691

#D7E1C8

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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