Ref. #A1BE1A · K-376
Sporting Green
45%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sporting Green Technical Profile
What color is Sporting Green? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #A1BE1A. Colors similar to Sporting Green include Behr Venom, Sherwin-Williams Electric Lime, Behr Lemon Grass. Sporting Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 45 gives Sporting Green depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural 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 Sporting Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sporting Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sporting Green
#A1BE1A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#72BD4E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sporting Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sporting 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Sporting 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.
Sporting Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sporting Green have?
Sporting Green by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Sporting Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Venom by Behr (#9DBB00), Electric Lime by Sherwin-Williams (#9ABA25), Lemon Grass by Behr (#9DB713). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sporting Green?
Sporting Green has an LRV of 44.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sporting Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.