Frosted Emerald 9035 is a green paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #78B185, LRV 37 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Goddess Green from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #78B185 · 9035
Frosted Emerald
37%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Frosted Emerald Technical Profile
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Frosted Emerald in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Frosted Emerald in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsFrosted Emerald
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGoddess Green
Goddess Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Goddess Green
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wheatgrass
Kilz
Nearly identical
Verde
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stokes Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Elf Shoe
PPG
Very similar
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
King Theo
Valspar
Very similar
Track Green
Behr
Very similar
Jade Lite
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pale Green
RAL
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Frosted Emerald
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frosted Emerald
#78B185
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frosted Emerald
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frosted 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Frosted Emerald — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frosted Emerald have?
Frosted Emerald by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Frosted Emerald in your own space before committing.
What colors match Frosted Emerald from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frosted Emerald are Goddess Green by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Goddess Green by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Wheatgrass by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Frosted Emerald's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Frosted Emerald?
Frosted Emerald has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Frosted Emerald's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.