Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Frosted Emerald |
| SKU | SW 9035 |
| Hex | #78B185 |
| RGB | 120, 177, 133 |
| HSL | 134°, 27%, 58% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Sherwin-Williams Frosted Emerald
Frosted Emerald sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Frosted Emerald 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Frosted Emerald 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 #78B185 in HSL space. Pair Frosted Emerald 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 Frosted Emerald Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Frosted Emerald 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 9035 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Frosted Emerald
At Behr, the closest color to Frosted Emerald is Lunar Tide (M440-5) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lunar Tide swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Frosted Emerald
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Frosted Emerald is Cedar Green (2034-40) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cedar Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Frosted Emerald
Valspar has no exact twin of Frosted Emerald. The nearest is Green Goddess (5008-6A) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.6 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Goddess swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Frosted Emerald
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Frosted Emerald is Garden Mint (PPG1226-5) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Mint swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Frosted Emerald
At Glidden, the closest color to Frosted Emerald is Garden Mint (PPG1226-5) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Mint swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Frosted Emerald
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Frosted Emerald. The nearest is Jade Lite (128-5DB) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jade Lite swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Frosted Emerald
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Frosted Emerald is Moody Green (HGSW 1284). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Moody Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Moody Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Frosted Emerald
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Verde (DE5627), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Frosted Emerald without repainting risk. See the full Verde swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Frosted Emerald
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Goddess Green (0723), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Frosted Emerald without repainting risk. See the full Goddess Green swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Frosted Emerald
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Goddess Green (0723), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Frosted Emerald without repainting risk. See the full Goddess Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Frosted Emerald
Kompozit's nearest match is Goddess Green (0723), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Frosted Emerald without repainting risk. See the full Goddess Green swatch →