Ref. #96CC55 · 419
Malachy Green
48%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Malachy Green Technical Profile
What color is Malachy Green? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #96CC55. Colors similar to Malachy Green include Behr Fresh Guacamole, Behr Siamese Green, Valspar Spring Lime. Malachy Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 48 gives Malachy Green 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 Malachy Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Malachy Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Malachy Green
#96CC55
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7BBA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Malachy Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Malachy Green 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 Malachy Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Malachy Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Malachy Green have?
Malachy Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Malachy Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Fresh Guacamole by Behr (#9BCB67), Siamese Green by Behr (#94C661), Spring Lime by Valspar (#A1CB67). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Malachy Green?
Malachy Green has an LRV of 47.7, 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 Malachy Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.