Ref. #847E35 · 6713
Verdant
20%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Verdant Technical Profile
What color is Verdant? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #847E35. Colors similar to Verdant include MPC Desert Palm, MPC Seerstone, PPG Peas Please. Verdant has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Verdant creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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 Verdant 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 Verdant
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Verdant
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Verdant
#847E35
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B9458
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Verdant
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Verdant 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 Verdant.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Verdant — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Verdant have?
Verdant by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Verdant from other brands?
The closest matches are Desert Palm by MPC (#867F2E), Seerstone by MPC (#817A35), Peas Please by PPG (#8C7F3C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Verdant?
Verdant has an LRV of 20.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Verdant's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.