Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Emerald Coast |
| SKU | 490B-6 |
| Hex | #29BE76 |
| RGB | 41, 190, 118 |
| HSL | 151°, 65%, 45% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Emerald Coast
Emerald Coast sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Emerald Coast is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
3 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Emerald Coast within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #29BE76 in HSL space. Pair Emerald Coast with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Emerald Coast Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Emerald Coast from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 490B-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Emerald Coast
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Emerald Coast. The nearest is Aragon Green (PPG1227-5) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aragon Green swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Emerald Coast
Glidden has no exact twin of Emerald Coast. The nearest is Aragon Green (PPG1227-5) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aragon Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Emerald Coast
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Emerald Coast. The nearest is Gabled Green (129-5DB) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gabled Green swatch →