Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Parakeet |
| SKU | MQ4-47 |
| Hex | #77A167 |
| RGB | 119, 161, 103 |
| HSL | 103°, 24%, 52% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Parakeet
Parakeet sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Parakeet 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
12 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Parakeet 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 #77A167 in HSL space. Pair Parakeet 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 Parakeet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Parakeet 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 MQ4-47 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Parakeet
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Parakeet is Pickle (SW 6725) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pickle swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Parakeet
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Parakeet. The nearest is Buckingham Gardens (545) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Buckingham Gardens swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Parakeet
Valspar's nearest match is Spring Leaves (5008-6B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.1 vs 30) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Parakeet without repainting risk. See the full Spring Leaves swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Parakeet
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Parakeet is Grassy Meadow (PPG1223-6) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grassy Meadow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Parakeet
At Glidden, the closest color to Parakeet is Grassy Meadow (PPG1223-6) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grassy Meadow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Parakeet
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Parakeet. The nearest is Botanic Green (229-5DB) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Botanic Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Parakeet
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Parakeet is Grassy Knoll (DEFD30) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grassy Knoll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Parakeet
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Parakeet is Emerald Green (NO. W53) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Emerald Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Parakeet
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Parakeet. The nearest is Wildness Mint (0724) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wildness Mint swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Parakeet
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Parakeet is Perennial Garden (0759) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 30) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perennial Garden swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Parakeet
At Kompozit, the closest color to Parakeet is Perennial Garden (0759) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perennial Garden swatch →