Ref. #768482 · 9644
Portsmouth
22%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Portsmouth Technical Profile
What color is Portsmouth? It's a deep cool neutral with the hex code #768482. Colors similar to Portsmouth include Benjamin Moore Apollo Blue, Benjamin Moore Templeton Gray, Behr Juniper Ash. Portsmouth has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, Portsmouth creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Portsmouth pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Portsmouth
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Portsmouth
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Portsmouth
#768482
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#829CAB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Portsmouth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Portsmouth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Portsmouth have?
Portsmouth by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Portsmouth from other brands?
The closest matches are Apollo Blue by Benjamin Moore (#778584), Templeton Gray by Benjamin Moore (#788787), Juniper Ash by Behr (#798885). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Portsmouth?
Portsmouth has an LRV of 22.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Portsmouth's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.