Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Emperor&Apos;S Silk |
| SKU | T16-03 |
| Hex | #00816A |
| RGB | 0, 129, 106 |
| HSL | 169°, 100%, 25% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Emperor&Apos;S Silk
With an LRV of 17, Emperor&Apos;S Silk is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Emperor&Apos;S Silk works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
11 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Annie Sloan
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Emperor&Apos;S Silk 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 #00816A in HSL space. Pair Emperor&Apos;S Silk 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 Emperor&Apos;S Silk Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Emperor&Apos;S Silk 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 T16-03 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Emperor&Apos;S Silk
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Emperor&Apos;S Silk. The nearest is Ionian (SW 6754) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ionian swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Emperor&Apos;S Silk
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Emperor&Apos;S Silk is Leprechaun (2044-20) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Leprechaun swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Emperor&Apos;S Silk
Valspar's nearest match is Emerald Enchantment (8001-33G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Emperor&Apos;S Silk without repainting risk. See the full Emerald Enchantment swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Emperor&Apos;S Silk
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Medieval Forest (PPG1230-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Emperor&Apos;S Silk without repainting risk. See the full Medieval Forest swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Emperor&Apos;S Silk
Glidden's nearest match is Medieval Forest (PPG1230-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Emperor&Apos;S Silk without repainting risk. See the full Medieval Forest swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Emperor&Apos;S Silk
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Emperor&Apos;S Silk. The nearest is Willow Lane (230-6DB) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Willow Lane swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Emperor&Apos;S Silk
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Emperor&Apos;S Silk. The nearest is Green Escarpment (HGSW 1302) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Escarpment swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Emperor&Apos;S Silk
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Emperor&Apos;S Silk. The nearest is Punchy Peridot (DEFD33) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Punchy Peridot swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Emperor&Apos;S Silk
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Emperor&Apos;S Silk. The nearest is Verdigris Green (NO. W50) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Verdigris Green swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Emperor&Apos;S Silk
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Emperor&Apos;S Silk is Grassy Meadow (H0087) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grassy Meadow swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Emperor&Apos;S Silk
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Emperor&Apos;S Silk. The nearest is Florence (FLORENCE) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Florence swatch →