Ref. #42645B · 5004-6C
Capital Green
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Capital Green Technical Profile
What color is Capital Green? It's a dark cool green with the hex code #42645B. Colors similar to Capital Green include Hirshfield's Plateau, Dunn-Edwards Pine Haven, Behr Blue Fir. Capital Green has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Capital Green creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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 Capital Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Capital Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Capital Green
#42645B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#577882
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Capital Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Capital 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Capital 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.
Capital Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Capital Green have?
Capital Green by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Capital Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Plateau by Hirshfield's (#49665A), Pine Haven by Dunn-Edwards (#486358), Blue Fir by Behr (#3D6558). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Capital Green?
Capital Green has an LRV of 11.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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