Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | French Parsley |
| SKU | BIC-57 |
| Hex | #96B170 |
| RGB | 150, 177, 112 |
| HSL | 85°, 29%, 57% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr French Parsley
French Parsley 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.
French Parsley 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
8 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to French Parsley 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 #96B170 in HSL space. Pair French Parsley 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 French Parsley Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching French Parsley 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 BIC-57 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of French Parsley
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Kiwi (544), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for French Parsley without repainting risk. See the full Kiwi swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of French Parsley
Valspar has no exact twin of French Parsley. The nearest is Fiddlehead Fern (6003-6B) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.9 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fiddlehead Fern swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of French Parsley
At Glidden, the closest color to French Parsley is Spring Hosta Green (30GY 38/296) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Hosta Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of French Parsley
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to French Parsley is Urban Zen (228-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urban Zen swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of French Parsley
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of French Parsley. The nearest is Organic Green (HGSW 1263) at ΔE 4.72 — 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 Organic Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of French Parsley
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to French Parsley is Kale (DE5585) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 33 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kale swatch →