Emerald City 13-32 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #4C6B4E, LRV 13 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tall Timber from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4C6B4E · 13-32
Emerald City
13%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Emerald City Technical Profile
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Emerald City in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Emerald City in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGEmerald City
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTall Timber
Tall Timber
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Jungle Adventure
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Verde Botella
Behr
Nearly identical
Cilantro
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Balsam
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Green Bayou
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lime Twist
Valspar
Very similar
Snap Peas
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Reseda Green
RAL
Visible difference
Tropical Foliage
Kilz
Visible difference
Beverly
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Emerald City
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Emerald City
#4C6B4E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5E8C78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Emerald City
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Emerald City 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 PPG Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Emerald City — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Emerald City have?
Emerald City by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Emerald City in your own space before committing.
What colors match Emerald City from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Emerald City are Tall Timber by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Shamrock Charm by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Jungle Adventure by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Emerald City's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Emerald City?
Emerald City has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Emerald City's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.