Ref. #95945C · 6424
Tansy Green
28%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tansy Green Technical Profile
What color is Tansy Green? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #95945C. Colors similar to Tansy Green include Kilz Grapeyard Ridge, Vista Paint Retro Avocado, Dunn-Edwards Military Green. Tansy Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 28 gives Tansy Green depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Tansy Green reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Tansy Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tansy Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tansy Green
#95945C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#93A87C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tansy Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tansy 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 Tansy Green.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tansy Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tansy Green have?
Tansy Green by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Tansy Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Grapeyard Ridge by Kilz (#919157), Retro Avocado by Vista Paint (#9A9764), Military Green by Dunn-Edwards (#969565). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tansy Green?
Tansy Green has an LRV of 28.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Tansy Green
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 Tansy Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.