Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Nature Green |
| SKU | MQ6-12 |
| Hex | #78AC93 |
| RGB | 120, 172, 147 |
| HSL | 151°, 24%, 57% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Nature Green
Nature Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Nature Green 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
11 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Nature Green 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 #78AC93 in HSL space. Pair Nature Green 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 Nature Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nature Green 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 MQ6-12 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nature Green
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Nature Green. The nearest is Verdigreen (SW 9042) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Verdigreen swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nature Green
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Nature Green. The nearest is Southfield Green (HC-129) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Southfield Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nature Green
Valspar has no exact twin of Nature Green. The nearest is King Theo (8002-33E) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full King Theo swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nature Green
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Nature Green is Catnip (PPG1139-4) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Catnip swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nature Green
At Glidden, the closest color to Nature Green is Catnip (PPG1139-4) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Catnip swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nature Green
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nature Green is Mid-century Gem (DET535) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mid-century Gem swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nature Green
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Nature Green is Arsenic (NO. 214) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arsenic swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nature Green
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Nature Green is Calmness (0709) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calmness swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nature Green
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Nature Green. The nearest is Calmness (0709) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calmness swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nature Green
Kompozit has no exact twin of Nature Green. The nearest is Calmness (0709) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calmness swatch →