Ref. #3C5B54 · MP23404
XKE Green Met.
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
XKE Green Met. Technical Profile
What color is XKE Green Met.? It's a dark cool green with the hex code #3C5B54. Colors similar to XKE Green Met. include PPG Sea Glass, Benjamin Moore Garden Cucumber, Valspar Favorite Green. XKE Green Met. has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, XKE 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 XKE Green Met.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With XKE Green Met.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
XKE Green Met.
#3C5B54
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#516E79
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for XKE Green Met.
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
XKE 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 XKE 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.
XKE Green Met. — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does XKE Green Met. have?
XKE Green Met. by MPC has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match XKE Green Met. from other brands?
The closest matches are Sea Glass by PPG (#3A5A55), Garden Cucumber by Benjamin Moore (#3F5D54), Favorite Green by Valspar (#365952). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of XKE Green Met.?
XKE Green Met. has an LRV of 9.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why XKE Green Met.'s neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.