Ref. #56736F · 1144-6
Evening Emerald
15%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Evening Emerald Technical Profile
What color is Evening Emerald? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #56736F. Colors similar to Evening Emerald include Valspar Shady Palm, Dunn-Edwards Stone Bridge, MPC New Brunswick Green. Evening Emerald has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Evening Emerald creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Evening Emerald pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Evening Emerald
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Evening Emerald
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Evening Emerald
#56736F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#658597
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Evening Emerald
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Evening Emerald 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 Evening Emerald.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Evening Emerald — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Evening Emerald have?
Evening Emerald by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Evening Emerald from other brands?
The closest matches are Shady Palm by Valspar (#547470), Stone Bridge by Dunn-Edwards (#52706C), New Brunswick Green by MPC (#51706D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Evening Emerald?
Evening Emerald has an LRV of 15.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Evening Emerald's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.