Ref. #4C6B4E · 13-32
Emerald City
13%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Emerald City Technical Profile
What color is Emerald City? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #4C6B4E. Colors similar to Emerald City include Vista Paint Tall Timber, Vista Paint Shamrock Charm, Hirshfield's Jungle Adventure. Emerald City has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Emerald City creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Emerald City pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Emerald City
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other PPG colors close to Emerald City.
More neutral colors from other brands
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 belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Emerald City from other brands?
The closest matches are Tall Timber by Vista Paint (#4C6C4C), Shamrock Charm by Vista Paint (#476849), Jungle Adventure by Hirshfield's (#486649). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Emerald City?
Emerald City has an LRV of 12.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Emerald City's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.