Ref. #1E8159 · MP13543
Curacao Green
17%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Curacao Green Technical Profile
What color is Curacao Green? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #1E8159. Colors similar to Curacao Green include Benjamin Moore Emerald Isle, Colorhouse Thrive .06, Dunn-Edwards Irish Beauty. Curacao Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Curacao 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 Curacao Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Curacao Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Curacao Green
#1E8159
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#428990
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Curacao Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Curacao 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Curacao 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.
Curacao Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Curacao Green have?
Curacao Green by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Curacao Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Emerald Isle by Benjamin Moore (#018259), Thrive .06 by Colorhouse (#128458), Irish Beauty by Dunn-Edwards (#007F59). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Curacao Green?
Curacao Green has an LRV of 16.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Curacao Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.