Emerald paint colors
More emerald shades
1 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Emerald at every US brand
6 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full emerald lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Top Kompozit emerald
5 in deckKompozit's deck has 5 colors that match the emerald band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About emerald
Emerald is the jewel-tone green — saturated, slightly blue-leaning, and far more demanding than sage. It reads almost theatrical in daylight and goes inky after dark. LRV usually lands in the low teens, so treat it like a dark color and plan lighting around it.
Use emerald on a dining room, a library, or lacquered cabinetry where you want drama. Pair with brass, marble, and warm wood; cool greys flatten it. Designer alternatives: BM Forest Green, SW Greens, F&B Studio Green.