Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Mountain Elk |
| SKU | 740D-6 |
| Hex | #797B5A |
| RGB | 121, 123, 90 |
| HSL | 64°, 15%, 42% |
| LRV | 19 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Mountain Elk
With an LRV of 19, Mountain Elk is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its yellow 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.
Mountain Elk 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
15 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Mountain Elk 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 #797B5A in HSL space. Pair Mountain Elk 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 Mountain Elk Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mountain Elk 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 740D-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mountain Elk
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mountain Elk. The nearest is Edamame (SW 7729) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Edamame swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mountain Elk
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mountain Elk is Oak Grove (489) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Grove swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mountain Elk
Valspar's nearest match is Zipline Green (T618), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19.5 vs 19) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mountain Elk without repainting risk. See the full Zipline Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mountain Elk
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mountain Elk is Pine Garland (PPG1126-6) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Garland swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mountain Elk
At Glidden, the closest color to Mountain Elk is European Olive (70YY 18/220) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full European Olive swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mountain Elk
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Bonsai (DE5538), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mountain Elk without repainting risk. See the full Bonsai swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mountain Elk
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Mountain Elk is Celery Seeds (JG-58) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Celery Seeds swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mountain Elk
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Mountain Elk. The nearest is Dibber (NO. 312) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dibber swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mountain Elk
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Mountain Elk. The nearest is Sonata (0381) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sonata swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mountain Elk
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Mountain Elk is Fern (C2-663) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fern swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mountain Elk
Backdrop's nearest match is Old Soul (BD-OS), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mountain Elk without repainting risk. See the full Old Soul swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mountain Elk
Kompozit has no exact twin of Mountain Elk. The nearest is Sonata (0381) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sonata swatch →