Ref. #5BA08F · MP23406
What color is Green Velvet Met.? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #5BA08F. Colors similar to Green Velvet Met. include Behr Tasmanian Sea, Benjamin Moore Captivating Teal, Benjamin Moore Summer Basket Green. Green Velvet Met. has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 29 gives Green Velvet 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.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Side Walls
#5BA08F
Accent Wall
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#82A1AC
Trim & Molding
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Other MPC colors close to Green Velvet Met..
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Green Velvet Met.'s neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.