Ref. #78B185 · 9035
Frosted Emerald
37%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Frosted Emerald Technical Profile
What color is Frosted Emerald? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #78B185. Colors similar to Frosted Emerald include Vista Paint Goddess Green, Hirshfield's Goddess Green, Kilz Wheatgrass. Frosted Emerald has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 37 gives Frosted Emerald depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural 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 Frosted Emerald
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Frosted 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.
Frosted Emerald — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frosted Emerald have?
Frosted Emerald by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Frosted Emerald from other brands?
The closest matches are Goddess Green by Vista Paint (#79AE82), Goddess Green by Hirshfield's (#76AD83), Wheatgrass by Kilz (#81B589). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Frosted Emerald?
Frosted Emerald has an LRV of 37.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.