Emerald Acres K-265 is a green paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #00A283, LRV 28 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Congo Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #00A283 · K-265
Emerald Acres
28%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Emerald Acres Technical Profile
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Emerald Acres in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Emerald Acres in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintEmerald Acres
Nearly identical
PPGCongo Green
Congo Green
PPG
Nearly identical
St Patrick
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tropical Rainforest
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tropical Kelp
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tucson Teal
Behr
Very similar
Cabana Stripe
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Jitterbug Jade
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Bejewelled
Kilz
Visible difference
Tropical Tale
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Emerald Acres
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Emerald Acres
#00A283
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2B83AA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Emerald Acres
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Emerald Acres 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Emerald Acres.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Emerald Acres — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Emerald Acres have?
Emerald Acres by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Emerald Acres in your own space before committing.
What colors match Emerald Acres from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Emerald Acres are Congo Green by PPG (a near-identical match), St Patrick by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tropical Rainforest by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Emerald Acres'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 Emerald Acres?
Emerald Acres has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Emerald Acres's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.