Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Manchester |
| SKU | 460D-6 |
| Hex | #55AF4E |
| RGB | 85, 175, 78 |
| HSL | 116°, 38%, 50% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Manchester
Manchester sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Manchester 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
7 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
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Manchester 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 #55AF4E in HSL space. Pair Manchester 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 Manchester Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Manchester 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 460D-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Manchester
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Manchester. The nearest is Jolly Green (SW 6931) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jolly Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Manchester
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Fresh Lime (2032-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Manchester without repainting risk. See the full Fresh Lime swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Manchester
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Manchester is Leap Frog (PPG1225-7) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Leap Frog swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Manchester
At Glidden, the closest color to Manchester is Leap Frog (PPG1225-7) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Leap Frog swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Manchester
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Manchester. The nearest is Pied Piper (126-7DB) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pied Piper swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Manchester
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Manchester is Artificial Turf (DE5635) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artificial Turf swatch →