Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Herbal |
| SKU | 470D-5 |
| Hex | #5ABD62 |
| RGB | 90, 189, 98 |
| HSL | 125°, 43%, 55% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Herbal
Herbal 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.
Herbal 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
5 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.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Herbal 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 #5ABD62 in HSL space. Pair Herbal 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 Herbal Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Herbal 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 470D-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Herbal
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Herbal is Paradise Valley (559) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paradise Valley swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Herbal
Valspar has no exact twin of Herbal. The nearest is Green Galore (6004-10B) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35.3 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Galore swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Herbal
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Herbal is Bermuda Grass (PPG1225-6) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bermuda Grass swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Herbal
At Glidden, the closest color to Herbal is Bermuda Grass (PPG1225-6) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bermuda Grass swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Herbal
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Herbal. The nearest is Palm Tree (DE5600) at ΔE 4.15 — 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 Palm Tree swatch →