Ref. #2F5E47 · MP23393
Selva Green Met.
9%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Selva Green Met. Technical Profile
What color is Selva Green Met.? It's a dark cool green with the hex code #2F5E47. Colors similar to Selva Green Met. include Behr Rainforest, Benjamin Moore Buffett Green, RAL Patina Green. Selva Green Met. has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Selva 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 Selva Green Met.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Selva Green Met.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Selva Green Met.
#2F5E47
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4D7373
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Selva Green Met.
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Selva 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 Selva 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.
Selva Green Met. — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Selva Green Met. have?
Selva Green Met. by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Selva Green Met. from other brands?
The closest matches are Rainforest by Behr (#33624A), Buffett Green by Benjamin Moore (#275E42), Patina Green by RAL (#316650). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Selva Green Met.?
Selva Green Met. has an LRV of 9.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Selva Green Met.'s cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.