Ref. #ABB486 · 6430
Great Green
43%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Great Green Technical Profile
What color is Great Green? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #ABB486. Colors similar to Great Green include Behr Lima Green, Benjamin Moore Liberty Park, MPC Green Ghost. Great Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 43 gives Great Green 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 Great Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Great Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Great Green
#ABB486
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#91AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Great Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Great 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 Great 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.
Great Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Great Green have?
Great Green by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Great Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Lima Green by Behr (#B1B688), Liberty Park by Benjamin Moore (#AFB78F), Green Ghost by MPC (#A9B28B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Great Green?
Great Green has an LRV of 43.0, 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 Great Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.