Ref. #096845 · K-1254
Emerald Lights
10%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Emerald Lights Technical Profile
What color is Emerald Lights? It's a dark cool green with the hex code #096845. Colors similar to Emerald Lights include Sherwin-Williams Greens, Benjamin Moore Celtic Green, Dunn-Edwards Lucky Clover. Emerald Lights has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Emerald Lights 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 Emerald Lights
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Emerald Lights
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Emerald Lights
#096845
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#29707B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Emerald Lights
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Emerald Lights 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 Lights.
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 Lights — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Emerald Lights have?
Emerald Lights by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Emerald Lights from other brands?
The closest matches are Greens by Sherwin-Williams (#016844), Celtic Green by Benjamin Moore (#0D6647), Lucky Clover by Dunn-Edwards (#006940). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Emerald Lights?
Emerald Lights has an LRV of 10.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Emerald Lights's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.