Ref. #355A47 · MP31526
Green Steel Met.
9%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Green Steel Met. Technical Profile
What color is Green Steel Met.? It's a dark cool green with the hex code #355A47. Colors similar to Green Steel Met. include Behr Secluded Woods, PPG Billiard Green, Hirshfield's Amish Green. Green Steel Met. has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Green Steel Met. 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 Steel Met.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Steel Met.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Steel Met.
#355A47
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4E7474
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Steel Met.
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Steel 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 Green Steel Met..
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 Steel Met. — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Steel Met. have?
Green Steel Met. by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Green Steel Met. from other brands?
The closest matches are Secluded Woods by Behr (#355745), Billiard Green by PPG (#305A4A), Amish Green by Hirshfield's (#3A5F4E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Green Steel Met.?
Green Steel Met. has an LRV of 8.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Green Steel Met.'s cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.