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Bowling Green
19%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Bowling Green Technical Profile
What color is Bowling Green? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #717B61. Colors similar to Bowling Green include Vista Paint Bowling Green, Vista Paint Green Dusk, MPC Clubhouse Canvas. Bowling Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Bowling Green creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Bowling Green pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Bowling Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bowling Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bowling Green
#717B61
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#759F70
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bowling Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bowling 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Bowling Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bowling Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bowling Green have?
Bowling Green by Hirshfield's has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Bowling Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Bowling Green by Vista Paint (#6F795F), Green Dusk by Vista Paint (#747D62), Clubhouse Canvas by MPC (#72795F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Bowling Green?
Bowling Green has an LRV of 18.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bowling Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.