Duckweed Green Met. by MPC paint color
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Ref. #809561 · MP35003

Duckweed Green Met.

27%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Duckweed Green Met. Technical Profile

What color is Duckweed Green Met.? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #809561. Colors similar to Duckweed Green Met. include Benjamin Moore Forest Hills Green, Dunn-Edwards Peas in a Pod, Behr Green Energy. Duckweed Green Met. has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 27 gives Duckweed Green Met. depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural 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.

HEX Code#809561
RGB128, 149, 97
LRV26.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandMPC
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Colors Similar to Duckweed Green Met.

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Forest Hills Green

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Peas in a Pod

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Green Energy

Behr

Very similar

Cactus Valley

Vista Paint

Very similar

Fresh Moss

Kilz

Very similar

Cactus Valley

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Moss Point Green

PPG

Very similar

Dill

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Duckweed Green Met.

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Duckweed Green Met.

#809561

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#83AA7F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Duckweed Green Met.

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Forest Hills Green

Complement

Rollick

Duckweed Green Met. Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Eagle Feather Basecoat

Trim

Graytint

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gold Lichen

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Lake George

Trim

Gloss Hi-Hide White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Violet Femmes

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Crimson Prl over Eagle Feather

Trim

Gloss Hi-Hide White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Trillium Blue Met.

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Green Waders

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Saturated Green Met.

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Puebla Green Met.

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Seventies Avocado Stove

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#878666

Green Tent

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#898B6D

Soft Olive Met.

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#8D8A68

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Robin's Nest

Benjamin Moore · 618

#C1E1D6

Irish Folklore

Behr · P380-3

#D2FAB8

Teal Treat

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#D9F2E3

Mint Julep

Benjamin Moore · 547

#E1F0D3

Fresh Dew

Benjamin Moore · 435

#DDE4D1

East of the Sun

Valspar · 8001-25B

#F9EC9F

Duckweed Green Met. — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Duckweed Green Met. have?
Duckweed Green Met. by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Duckweed Green Met. from other brands?
The closest matches are Forest Hills Green by Benjamin Moore (#849563), Peas in a Pod by Dunn-Edwards (#7B9459), Green Energy by Behr (#809060). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Duckweed Green Met.?
Duckweed Green Met. has an LRV of 26.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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