Ref. #287233 · 6001
Emerald Green
13%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Emerald Green Technical Profile
What color is Emerald Green? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #287233. Colors similar to Emerald Green include Benjamin Moore Clover Green, Behr Perennial Green, Behr Sabal Palm. Emerald Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Emerald Green 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 Emerald Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Emerald Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Emerald Green
#287233
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#49846F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Emerald Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Emerald Green 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 RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Emerald Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Emerald Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Emerald Green have?
Emerald Green by RAL has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Emerald Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Clover Green by Benjamin Moore (#217438), Perennial Green by Behr (#357134), Sabal Palm by Behr (#347030). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Emerald Green?
Emerald Green has an LRV of 12.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Emerald Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.