Ref. #278D56 · MP13552
Green Vireo
20%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Green Vireo Technical Profile
What color is Green Vireo? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #278D56. Colors similar to Green Vireo include Behr Mermaid Harbor, Behr Greensleeves, Dunn-Edwards Shamrock Field. Green Vireo has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Green Vireo 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 Vireo
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Vireo
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Vireo
#278D56
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4C9B98
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Vireo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Vireo 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 Vireo.
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 Vireo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Vireo have?
Green Vireo by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Green Vireo from other brands?
The closest matches are Mermaid Harbor by Behr (#1B915A), Greensleeves by Behr (#2C8B5B), Shamrock Field by Dunn-Edwards (#358D52). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Green Vireo?
Green Vireo has an LRV of 20.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Green Vireo's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.