Ref. #686748 · MP42232
Column Green Met.
13%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Column Green Met. Technical Profile
What color is Column Green Met.? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #686748. Colors similar to Column Green Met. include Behr Amazon Jungle, Valspar Summer's End, Behr Butternut Wood. Column Green Met. has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Column Green Met. 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, Column Green Met. 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 Column Green Met.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Column Green Met.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Column Green Met.
#686748
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#73885B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Column Green Met.
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Column Green Met. 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Column Green Met..
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Column Green Met. — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Column Green Met. have?
Column Green Met. by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Column Green Met. from other brands?
The closest matches are Amazon Jungle by Behr (#686748), Summer's End by Valspar (#676443), Butternut Wood by Behr (#6D6A4A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Column Green Met.?
Column Green Met. has an LRV of 13.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Column Green Met.'s cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.