Ref. #8EA486 · 7742
Agate Green
34%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Agate Green Technical Profile
What color is Agate Green? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #8EA486. Colors similar to Agate Green include Behr Aged Eucalyptus, Farrow & Ball Breakfast Room Green, Valspar Blue Grass Mood. Agate Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 34 gives Agate Green depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Agate Green 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 Agate Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Aged Eucalyptus
Behr
Nearly identical
Breakfast Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Blue Grass Mood
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mermaid's Cove
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wild Thyme
Kilz
Very similar
Green Silence
Vista Paint
Very similar
Greenwich Village
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Hidden Glade
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Agate Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Agate Green
#8EA486
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Agate Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Agate 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Agate Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Agate Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Agate Green have?
Agate Green by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Agate Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Aged Eucalyptus by Behr (#8FA787), Breakfast Room Green by Farrow & Ball (#94A68A), Blue Grass Mood by Valspar (#8CA78B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Agate Green?
Agate Green has an LRV of 34.0, 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 Agate Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.