Ref. #677D41 · LG130-02
Recycle Green
18%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Recycle Green Technical Profile
What color is Recycle Green? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #677D41. Colors similar to Recycle Green include Dunn-Edwards Shaded Spruce, Hirshfield's Green Knoll, Sherwin-Williams Talipot Palm. Recycle Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Recycle Green 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 Recycle Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Recycle Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Recycle Green
#677D41
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#679160
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Recycle Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Recycle 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Recycle 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.
Recycle Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Recycle Green have?
Recycle Green by Kilz has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Recycle Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Shaded Spruce by Dunn-Edwards (#688049), Green Knoll by Hirshfield's (#647F4A), Talipot Palm by Sherwin-Williams (#648149). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Recycle Green?
Recycle Green has an LRV of 17.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Recycle Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.