Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Shamrock |
| SKU | S-H-420 |
| Hex | #5CA111 |
| RGB | 92, 161, 17 |
| HSL | 89°, 81%, 35% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Shamrock
Shamrock sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Shamrock 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
6 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
Dutch Boy
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Shamrock 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 #5CA111 in HSL space. Pair Shamrock 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 Shamrock Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shamrock 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 S-H-420 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shamrock
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Shamrock. The nearest is Jolly Green (SW 6931) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jolly Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shamrock
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Shamrock is Neon Lime (2031-10) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Neon Lime swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shamrock
At Valspar, the closest color to Shamrock is Plus Ultra (8001-29G) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plus Ultra swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shamrock
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Shamrock. The nearest is Pied Piper (126-7DB) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pied Piper swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Shamrock
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Shamrock. The nearest is Green Gone Wild (0774) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Gone Wild swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shamrock
Kompozit has no exact twin of Shamrock. The nearest is Green Gone Wild (0774) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Gone Wild swatch →