Ref. #4C726B · 1143-6
Smoky Emerald
15%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Smoky Emerald Technical Profile
What color is Smoky Emerald? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #4C726B. Colors similar to Smoky Emerald include Sherwin-Williams Raging Sea, Benjamin Moore Verdigris, Valspar Shady Palm. Smoky Emerald has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Smoky Emerald 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 Smoky Emerald
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smoky Emerald
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoky Emerald
#4C726B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#608191
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoky Emerald
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoky 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 Smoky Emerald.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Smoky Emerald — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoky Emerald have?
Smoky Emerald by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Smoky Emerald from other brands?
The closest matches are Raging Sea by Sherwin-Williams (#476F65), Verdigris by Benjamin Moore (#56766D), Shady Palm by Valspar (#547470). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Smoky Emerald?
Smoky Emerald has an LRV of 14.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Smoky Emerald's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.