Ref. #6F8A45 · LG270-01
Emerald Shimmer
22%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Emerald Shimmer Technical Profile
What color is Emerald Shimmer? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #6F8A45. Colors similar to Emerald Shimmer include Vista Paint Baby Sprout, Behr Grape Vine, Behr Green Dynasty. Emerald Shimmer has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, Emerald Shimmer creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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 Emerald Shimmer
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Emerald Shimmer
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Emerald Shimmer
#6F8A45
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D9A68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Emerald Shimmer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Emerald Shimmer 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Emerald Shimmer.
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 Shimmer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Emerald Shimmer have?
Emerald Shimmer by Kilz has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Emerald Shimmer from other brands?
The closest matches are Baby Sprout by Vista Paint (#6C8B44), Grape Vine by Behr (#698940), Green Dynasty by Behr (#748946). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Emerald Shimmer?
Emerald Shimmer has an LRV of 22.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Emerald Shimmer's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.