Ref. #5D9055 · MP1538
Green Hornet
23%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Green Hornet Technical Profile
What color is Green Hornet? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #5D9055. Colors similar to Green Hornet include Behr Cliffside Park, Benjamin Moore Richmond Green, Behr Garden Greenery. Green Hornet has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Green Hornet 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 Green Hornet
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Hornet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Hornet
#5D9055
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#75A386
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Hornet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Hornet 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 Green Hornet.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Green Hornet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Hornet have?
Green Hornet by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Green Hornet from other brands?
The closest matches are Cliffside Park by Behr (#5D9051), Richmond Green by Benjamin Moore (#609354), Garden Greenery by Behr (#549457). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Green Hornet?
Green Hornet has an LRV of 22.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Green Hornet's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.