Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Esmeralda |
| SKU | P440-6 |
| Hex | #36C56B |
| RGB | 54, 197, 107 |
| HSL | 142°, 57%, 49% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Esmeralda
Esmeralda sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Esmeralda 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
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Esmeralda 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 #36C56B in HSL space. Pair Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Esmeralda 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 P440-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Esmeralda
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Esmeralda. The nearest is Bermuda Grass (PPG1225-6) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bermuda Grass swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Esmeralda
Glidden has no exact twin of Esmeralda. The nearest is Bermuda Grass (PPG1225-6) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bermuda Grass swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Esmeralda
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Esmeralda. The nearest is Artificial Turf (DE5635) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 32 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Artificial Turf swatch →