Ref. #817A35 · MP824
Seerstone
19%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Seerstone Technical Profile
What color is Seerstone? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #817A35. Colors similar to Seerstone include Sherwin-Williams Verdant, Dunn-Edwards Bay Leaf, Benjamin Moore Perfectly Pesto. Seerstone has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Seerstone creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Seerstone reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Seerstone
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Seerstone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Seerstone
#817A35
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A9257
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Seerstone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Seerstone 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 Seerstone.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Seerstone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Seerstone have?
Seerstone by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Seerstone from other brands?
The closest matches are Verdant by Sherwin-Williams (#847E35), Bay Leaf by Dunn-Edwards (#86793D), Perfectly Pesto by Benjamin Moore (#867E44). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Seerstone?
Seerstone has an LRV of 18.8, 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 Seerstone's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.