Ref. #5E8548 · LH290
Homegrown Herbs
20%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Homegrown Herbs Technical Profile
What color is Homegrown Herbs? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #5E8548. Colors similar to Homegrown Herbs include Behr Jalapeno, Sherwin-Williams Talipot Palm, MPC Ophios Green. Homegrown Herbs has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Homegrown Herbs 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 Homegrown Herbs
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Homegrown Herbs
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Homegrown Herbs
#5E8548
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#67996E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Homegrown Herbs
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Homegrown Herbs 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 Homegrown Herbs.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Homegrown Herbs — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Homegrown Herbs have?
Homegrown Herbs by Kilz has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Homegrown Herbs from other brands?
The closest matches are Jalapeno by Behr (#5F8041), Talipot Palm by Sherwin-Williams (#648149), Ophios Green by MPC (#638943). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Homegrown Herbs?
Homegrown Herbs has an LRV of 19.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Homegrown Herbs's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.