Kind Green 6457 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AAC2B3, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tranquil Bay from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AAC2B3 · 6457
Kind Green
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Kind Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Kind Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsKind Green
Nearly identical
ValsparTranquil Bay
Tranquil Bay
Valspar
Nearly identical
Country Faire
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Appalachian Trail
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Urban Putty
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Jade
PPG
Nearly identical
Cottage Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cottage Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bleached Cypress
Kilz
Very similar
Rainsong
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Green Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kind Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kind Green
#AAC2B3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kind Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kind 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 Kind Green.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kind Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kind Green have?
Kind Green by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Kind Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kind Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kind Green are Tranquil Bay by Valspar (a near-identical match), Starry Woods by Valspar (a near-identical match), Country Faire by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Kind Green'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 Kind Green?
Kind Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Kind Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.