Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Cucuzza Verde |
| SKU | SW 9038 |
| Hex | #9BA373 |
| RGB | 155, 163, 115 |
| HSL | 70°, 21%, 55% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Sherwin-Williams Cucuzza Verde
Cucuzza Verde sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Cucuzza Verde 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
14 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Cucuzza Verde within Sherwin-Williams'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 #9BA373 in HSL space. Pair Cucuzza Verde 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.
Sherwin-Williams Cucuzza Verde Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cucuzza Verde 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 9038 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Cucuzza Verde
At Behr, the closest color to Cucuzza Verde is Green Plaza (MQ4-43) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Plaza swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cucuzza Verde
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Cucuzza Verde is Barefoot in the Grass (CSP-840). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Barefoot in the Grass and you'll get the same color. See the full Barefoot in the Grass swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cucuzza Verde
Valspar has no exact twin of Cucuzza Verde. The nearest is Brisk Olive (6002-4A) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.6 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brisk Olive swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cucuzza Verde
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Wright Green Olive (FLLW620), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Cucuzza Verde without repainting risk. See the full Wright Green Olive swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cucuzza Verde
Glidden's nearest match is Dill (PPG1122-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Cucuzza Verde without repainting risk. See the full Dill swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cucuzza Verde
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cucuzza Verde is Jalapeño Tango (324-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jalapeño Tango swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cucuzza Verde
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Cucuzza Verde is Tremont Garden (HGSW 2244). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Tremont Garden and you'll get the same color. See the full Tremont Garden swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cucuzza Verde
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cucuzza Verde is Cocktail Olive (DE5564) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cocktail Olive swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cucuzza Verde
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Cucuzza Verde. The nearest is Saxon Green (NO. 80) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saxon Green swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cucuzza Verde
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Cucuzza Verde. The nearest is French Pear (0415) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Pear swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cucuzza Verde
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cucuzza Verde is Creeping Thyme (BD77) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Creeping Thyme swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cucuzza Verde
At Clare, the closest color to Cucuzza Verde is Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cucuzza Verde
Kompozit has no exact twin of Cucuzza Verde. The nearest is French Pear (0415) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Pear swatch →