Behr green paint colors

Behr's green family is huge — 715 colors in this slice alone, spanning everything from the palest whisper of green to deep forest shades. The lightest, like White Willow (430C-1) at an LRV of 95, read almost as soft whites with a green cast, while the darkest sit near an LRV of 6 and feel rich and grounding.

The undertones run the full range too. You get fresh, leafy greens like Avocado Whip (M360-3) and Green Neon (P340-6), calmer gray-greens like Rhino (710E-3), and earthy, natural tones like Nature Green (MQ6-12) and Valley Vineyards (M310-7). That breadth means there is a Behr green for a quiet bedroom and a Behr green for a bold front door.

LRV (Light Reflectance Value) tells you how much light a color bounces back. It runs from 0 (near black) to 100 (near white), and it is the fastest way to narrow 715 greens down to the few that will actually work in your room.

In a small or north-facing room with little natural light, lean toward the high end — something like Cavan (M380-1) at LRV 85 or White Willow at 95 keeps the space open and airy. For a cozy den, an accent wall, or cabinets you want to stand out, drop down to Tournament Field (M420-6) at LRV 25 or Valley Vineyards at 16. Mid-range greens like Nature Green at 36 or Green Neon at 47 give you real color without going dark.

Soft, light greens shine in bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens where you want a calm, clean feeling — White Willow, Cavan, and Avocado Whip all work as gentle wall colors that never overwhelm. They pair naturally with wood, white tile, and brass, which makes them easy to live with for years.

The deeper greens earn their keep as statement pieces. Tournament Field or Valley Vineyards look great on kitchen islands, built-in shelving, a dining room, or a front door. Because Behr's premium lines hold up well, the durable Marquee or Dynasty options are smart for high-touch spots like cabinets, trim, and doors.

Greens are easy to pair because they read as a natural color. For trim and ceilings, a clean white keeps things crisp — Behr's Ultra Pure White or the softer Swiss Coffee both work, with Swiss Coffee being the warmer, more forgiving choice next to earthy greens like Nature Green or Valley Vineyards.

For a layered look, pair a light green wall with a deeper green from the same slice rather than reaching for a contrasting color. A bedroom in Cavan with a Rhino accent wall feels intentional and calm. If you want warmth, bring in beige or greige accents like Even Better Beige to balance the cool side of greens such as Green Neon.

Behr is sold exclusively at The Home Depot, and every color is mixed to order at the paint counter — nothing sits pre-made on a shelf. You pick the color, choose a line, and they tint a can while you wait. The lines run from Premium Plus (around $35/gal, strong value) up through Ultra, Marquee (around $55, one-coat), and Dynasty (around $65, the most stain- and scuff-resistant). Behr's reputation is the best big-box value, with strong coverage and durability on the premium lines for the price.

Because paint is mixed to order, you are not locked into one brand. A store can match a Behr green like Avocado Whip or Valley Vineyards into another brand's base, and match other brands' greens — including the featured Kompozit deck — into Behr. Bring the name and code (for example M360-3) or a physical chip, and the counter can get you very close in whatever line you prefer.