Ref. #499A80 · MP36394
Nippy Green Met.
26%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Nippy Green Met. Technical Profile
What color is Nippy Green Met.? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #499A80. Colors similar to Nippy Green Met. include Behr Dancing Jewel, Behr Pacific Sea Teal, Valspar Beach Grass. Nippy Green Met. has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 26 gives Nippy Green 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.
Colors Similar to Nippy Green Met.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nippy Green Met.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nippy Green Met.
#499A80
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#729BA4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nippy Green Met.
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nippy 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 Nippy 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.
Nippy Green Met. — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nippy Green Met. have?
Nippy Green Met. by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Nippy Green Met. from other brands?
The closest matches are Dancing Jewel by Behr (#449E7D), Pacific Sea Teal by Behr (#339880), Beach Grass by Valspar (#579C87). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Nippy Green Met.?
Nippy Green Met. has an LRV of 26.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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