Ref. #457161 · MP23405
Mean Joe Green Met.
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mean Joe Green Met. Technical Profile
What color is Mean Joe Green Met.? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #457161. Colors similar to Mean Joe Green Met. include Behr Agave Frond, Behr Meteorological, PPG Christmas Ivy. Mean Joe Green Met. has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Mean Joe Green 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 Mean Joe Green Met.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mean Joe Green Met.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mean Joe Green Met.
#457161
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5D858C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mean Joe Green Met.
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mean Joe Green 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 Mean Joe Green 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.
Mean Joe Green Met. — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mean Joe Green Met. have?
Mean Joe Green Met. by MPC has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Mean Joe Green Met. from other brands?
The closest matches are Agave Frond by Behr (#467363), Meteorological by Behr (#457363), Christmas Ivy by PPG (#477266). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mean Joe Green Met.?
Mean Joe Green Met. has an LRV of 13.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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