Emerald Shimmer LG270-01 is a green paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #6F8A45, LRV 22 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baby Sprout from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6F8A45 · LG270-01
Emerald Shimmer
22%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Emerald Shimmer Technical Profile
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Emerald Shimmer in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Emerald Shimmer in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzEmerald Shimmer
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBaby Sprout
Baby Sprout
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grape Vine
Behr
Nearly identical
Lovely Green
Valspar
Very similar
Shaded Spruce
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Golf Day
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Talipot Palm
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Courtyard Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Antique Green
PPG
Very similar
Palmetto Palm
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
May Green
RAL
Visible difference
Raw Tomatillo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Glass .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Emerald Shimmer in your own space before committing.
What colors match Emerald Shimmer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Emerald Shimmer are Baby Sprout by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Grape Vine by Behr (a near-identical match), Green Dynasty by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Emerald Shimmer'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 Shimmer?
Emerald Shimmer has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.0, 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 Shimmer's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.