Ref. #49826B · MP16122
Herb Blend
18%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Herb Blend Technical Profile
What color is Herb Blend? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #49826B. Colors similar to Herb Blend include Kilz Forest Found, Vista Paint Jasmine Jazz, Behr Forest Edge. Herb Blend has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Herb Blend 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 Herb Blend
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Herb Blend
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Herb Blend
#49826B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#669398
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Herb Blend
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Herb Blend 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 Herb Blend.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Herb Blend — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Herb Blend have?
Herb Blend by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Herb Blend from other brands?
The closest matches are Forest Found by Kilz (#46836E), Jasmine Jazz by Vista Paint (#49866E), Forest Edge by Behr (#51876C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Herb Blend?
Herb Blend has an LRV of 18.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Herb Blend's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.