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Behr Underground GardensN420-4 · #7BAB8A · LRV 35

Underground Gardens reads as a cool green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr N420-4 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR UNDERGROUND GARDENS
RGB 123, 171, 138LRV 35

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameUnderground Gardens
SKUN420-4
Hex#7BAB8A
RGB123, 171, 138
HSL139°, 22%, 58%
LRV35
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyGreen
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About Behr Underground Gardens

Underground Gardens sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.

Underground Gardens 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

13 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.32
All green at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9035 · #78B185 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 37

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.32
All green at Benjamin Moore →
2035-40 · #71AD87 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 35
628 · #81A488 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 33
HC-129 · #87AB93 · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 37
565 · #7AAC7A · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 35

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.48
All green at Valspar →
8002-33E · #76A984 · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 34

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.31
All green at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1139-4 · #81AA96 · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 36
PPG1226-5 · #68B083 · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 36
1226-5 · #68B082 · ΔE 4.64 · LRV 36
PPG1130-5 · #91AF89 · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 38

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.68
All green at Glidden →
70GY 35/237 · #83AC8A · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 35
PPG1139-4 · #80AA95 · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 36
PPG1226-5 · #68B082 · ΔE 4.64 · LRV 36

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.56
All green at Dutch Boy →
229-5DB · #74A47A · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 32
HGSW 1284 · #78B185 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 37
HGSW 9035 · #78B185 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 37

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.19
All green at Dunn-Edwards →
DET535 · #81B39C · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 39
DE5641 · #8AA786 · ΔE 4.35 · LRV 33
DE5627 · #7FB383 · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 36

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.36
All green at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 214 · #83B49D · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 40

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.82
All green at Diamond Vogel →
0723 · #7FB086 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 37
0737 · #8FB698 · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 42

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.6
All green at Hirshfield's →
0723 · #76AD83 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 36
0737 · #8AB395 · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 41

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.85
All green at Clare →
PNT100-DP-50 · #93B697 · ΔE 4.85 · LRV 42

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.6
All green at Kompozit →
0723 · #76AD83 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 35
0737 · #8AB395 · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 40

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Underground Gardens within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

MQ6-12 · LRV 36
460F-4 · LRV 33
430F-4 · LRV 36
MQ6-46 · LRV 37
S430-5 · LRV 33
490F-5 · LRV 37

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #7BAB8A in HSL space. Pair Underground Gardens with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#7BAB8A + #AB7B9C
TRIADIC
#7BAB8A · #8A7BAB · #AB8A7B
ANALOGOUS
#84AB7B · #7BAB8A · #7BABA2

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.61:1fail
Sample text on black
8.03:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Underground Gardens Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Underground Gardens 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 N420-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Underground Gardens

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Underground Gardens is Frosted Emerald (SW 9035) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frosted Emerald swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Underground Gardens

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Underground Gardens is Stokes Forest Green (2035-40) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stokes Forest Green swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Underground Gardens

Valspar's nearest match is King Theo (8002-33E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Underground Gardens without repainting risk. See the full King Theo swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Underground Gardens

PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Underground Gardens. The nearest is Catnip (PPG1139-4) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Catnip swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Underground Gardens

Glidden's nearest match is Cultural Garden Green (70GY 35/237), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Underground Gardens without repainting risk. See the full Cultural Garden Green swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Underground Gardens

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Underground Gardens is Moody Green (HGSW 1284) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moody Green swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Underground Gardens

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Underground Gardens. The nearest is Mermaid's Cove (DE5641) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mermaid's Cove swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Underground Gardens

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Underground Gardens is Goddess Green (0723) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goddess Green swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Underground Gardens

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Underground Gardens is Goddess Green (0723) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goddess Green swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Underground Gardens

At Kompozit, the closest color to Underground Gardens is Goddess Green (0723) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goddess Green swatch →

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