Ref. #565E50 · MP11953
San Diego Green
11%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
San Diego Green Technical Profile
What color is San Diego Green? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #565E50. Colors similar to San Diego Green include Benjamin Moore Vintage Vogue, Behr Patio Stone, Behr Pastoral. San Diego Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, San Diego Green creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, San Diego Green pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to San Diego Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With San Diego Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
San Diego Green
#565E50
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5A875D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for San Diego Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
San Diego Green 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 San Diego Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
San Diego Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does San Diego Green have?
San Diego Green by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match San Diego Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Vintage Vogue by Benjamin Moore (#575E50), Patio Stone by Behr (#596053), Pastoral by Behr (#595F53). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of San Diego Green?
San Diego Green has an LRV of 10.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 San Diego Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.