Ref. #128A69 · MP1669
Emerald Sea
19%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Emerald Sea Technical Profile
What color is Emerald Sea? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #128A69. Colors similar to Emerald Sea include Kilz Pop Of Green, Benjamin Moore Peridot, PPG Carolina Green. Emerald Sea has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Emerald Sea 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 Emerald Sea
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Emerald Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Emerald Sea
#128A69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#388297
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Emerald Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Emerald Sea 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 Emerald Sea.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Emerald Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Emerald Sea have?
Emerald Sea by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Emerald Sea from other brands?
The closest matches are Pop Of Green by Kilz (#24896A), Peridot by Benjamin Moore (#248A67), Carolina Green by PPG (#008B6D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Emerald Sea?
Emerald Sea has an LRV of 19.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Emerald Sea's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.