Ref. #9ED675 · MP1543
Shocking Green
57%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Shocking Green Technical Profile
What color is Shocking Green? It's a light cool green with the hex code #9ED675. Colors similar to Shocking Green include Benjamin Moore Spring Leaf, Behr Chervil Leaves, Benjamin Moore Spring Meadow Green. Shocking Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 57, Shocking Green sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Shocking Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shocking Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shocking Green
#9ED675
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#78BA7D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shocking Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shocking 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 Shocking Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shocking Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shocking Green have?
Shocking Green by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Shocking Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Spring Leaf by Benjamin Moore (#98D578), Chervil Leaves by Behr (#A6D97E), Spring Meadow Green by Benjamin Moore (#A8D974). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Shocking Green?
Shocking Green has an LRV of 56.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shocking Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.