Behr Shamrock Green P420-5

Code:P420-5
Name:Shamrock Green
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Shamrock Green?

Bring the beauty of nature indoors with Behr Shamrock Green (P420-5). This vibrant and invigorating green hue adds a touch of freshness and vitality to any space. Pair Shamrock Green with crisp white accents for a clean and modern look, or combine it with earthy tones like sandy beige or rich chocolate brown for a more grounded feel. For a bold and statement-making combination, try mixing Shamrock Green with deep navy blue or mustard yellow. Whether used as a pop of color or as the main hue in a room, Shamrock Green brings a sense of energy and renewal to your home decor.

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What are Behr Shamrock Green undertones?

The undertone of Shamrock Green can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#4EA77D

RGB code:

78, 167, 125

Is Behr Shamrock Green P420-5 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 152° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

P420-5 Shamrock Green HSL code: 152, 36%, 48%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
  • Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Shamrock Green

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Shamrock Green:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

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P420-5
Shamrock Green

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Shamrock Green with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 332, such as Behr Plum Royale and Garden Plum.

LRV of Shamrock Green

Shamrock Green has an LRV of 24.65% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 24.65%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#4ea77dCopy color code
RGB Decimal78, 167, 125Copy color code
RGB Percent30.59%, 65.49%, 49.02%Copy color code
HSVHue: 152° Saturation: 53.29% Value: 65.49%Copy color code
HSLhsl(152, 36, 48)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 53.29 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 25.15 Key: 34.51Copy color code
YIQY: 135.601 I: -39.539 Q: -31.897Copy color code
XYZX: 20.66 Y: 30.736 Z: 24.24Copy color code
CIE LabL:62.284 a:-36.8 b:13.758Copy color code
CIE LuvL:62.284 u:-39.498 v:24.781Copy color code
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Hunter Lab55.44, -30.501, 12.884Copy color code
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