Ref. #2F5F3A · 6734
Espalier
9%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Espalier Technical Profile
What color is Espalier? It's a dark cool green with the hex code #2F5F3A. Colors similar to Espalier include Behr Vine Leaf, Behr Hampton Green, Valspar Jeremy's Journey. Espalier has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Espalier 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 Espalier
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Espalier
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Espalier
#2F5F3A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4D7469
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Espalier
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Espalier 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 Espalier.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Espalier — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Espalier have?
Espalier by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Espalier from other brands?
The closest matches are Vine Leaf by Behr (#38613D), Hampton Green by Behr (#38613A), Jeremy's Journey by Valspar (#355D3D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Espalier?
Espalier has an LRV of 9.1, 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 Espalier's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.