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Behr Greensleeves490D-7 · #2C8B5B · LRV 20

Greensleeves reads as a cool green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr 490D-7 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR GREENSLEEVES
RGB 44, 139, 91LRV 20

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameGreensleeves
SKU490D-7
Hex#2C8B5B
RGB44, 139, 91
HSL150°, 52%, 36%
LRV20
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyGreen
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About Behr Greensleeves

With an LRV of 20, Greensleeves is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.

Greensleeves 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

6 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.96
All green at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6747 · #348A5D · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 20
SW 6926 · #238652 · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 18
SW 6740 · #498555 · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 19

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3
All green at Benjamin Moore →
2035-30 · #348354 · ΔE 3 · LRV 18
574 · #288F50 · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 21
594 · #238966 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 19
2034-30 · #448C4E · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 21

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.07
All green at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1132-6 · #488965 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 20
PPG1227-7 · #00965E · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 23
PPG1228-6 · #29906E · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 22

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.81
All green at Glidden →
PPG1227-7 · #00955E · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 22
PPG1132-6 · #478865 · ΔE 4.22 · LRV 20
PPG1228-6 · #29906D · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 22

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.69
All green at Dutch Boy →
129-6DB · #31945A · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 23
128-7DB · #1D8C49 · ΔE 4.21 · LRV 19

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.73
All green at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5678 · #008A51 · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 17
DE5664 · #358D52 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 19

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Greensleeves within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

490B-7 · LRV 21
MQ4-48 · LRV 20
MQ4-15 · LRV 21
S410-6 · LRV 21
P430-6A · LRV 19
T12-9 · LRV 19

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #2C8B5B in HSL space. Pair Greensleeves with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#2C8B5B + #8B2C5C
TRIADIC
#2C8B5B · #5B2C8B · #8B5B2C
ANALOGOUS
#2C8B2C · #2C8B5B · #2C8B8B

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
4.24:1AA Large
Sample text on black
4.95:1AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Greensleeves Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Greensleeves 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 490D-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Greensleeves

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Greensleeves is Argyle (SW 6747). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Argyle and you'll get the same color. See the full Argyle swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Greensleeves

Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Greensleeves. The nearest is Peridot (594) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peridot swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Greensleeves

PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Greensleeves. The nearest is Leprechaun (PPG1228-6) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Leprechaun swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Greensleeves

Glidden has no exact twin of Greensleeves. The nearest is Leprechaun (PPG1228-6) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Leprechaun swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Greensleeves

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Greensleeves. The nearest is Croquet Green (128-7DB) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Croquet Green swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Greensleeves

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Greensleeves is Shamrock Field (DE5664) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shamrock Field swatch →

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