Green paint colors
Top picks for green
6 editor's picksEditor's picks + the named green every designer roundup features. Each card links to a single-color reference or full brand guide.
More green shades
20 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.
Green at every US brand
10 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full green lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Top Kompozit green
86 in deckKompozit's deck has 86 colors that match the green band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
Green in real rooms
20 roomsCurated picks per room with cross-brand matches at every major US brand.
About green
Green has quietly replaced grey as the safe-but-interesting wall color of the late 2020s. Sage Green, the soft grey-green that became the de facto fallback, anchors the family — but the broader green palette runs from olive (warm, earthy, faintly yellow) to forest (deep blue-green) to emerald (saturated jewel tone).
Below: the greens we recommend most for interior walls, plus a few brighter picks that work well as accent or front-door colors. Watch the undertone — yellow-greens read warm and grounded, blue-greens read cool and crisp, grey-greens read quiet and adaptable.
Green paint — frequently asked questions
What is the most popular green paint color right now?+
Sage green leads — variants like Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114), Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog (SW 9130, named 2022 Color of the Year), and Magnolia's Olive Branch all sell well. Behind sage: olive green (warmer, earthier), and deep forest or hunter greens for moody accent walls. Bright kelly green and emerald are less common as full-room colors.
Is sage green still trending in 2025?+
Yes — sage has shifted from a 2018–2022 "trending color" into a durable mainstream pick. New construction and remodels routinely spec sage for kitchen islands, bathroom vanities, and full bedrooms. The trend now is toward slightly warmer, more olive-leaning sages (Saybrook Sage, Magnolia's Sage Brush) versus the cooler grey-green sages of 2020.
Olive vs sage vs forest — what is the difference?+
Sage is a desaturated, grey-leaning green (LRV 50–65), the safest pick. Olive is warmer and more yellow-leaning (LRV 30–45), with earthy depth. Forest is darker, deeper, and slightly blue-leaning (LRV 10–25). All three work as wall colors; sage is mid-tone universal, olive is warm-grounded, forest is moody accent.
What goes with green walls?+
Creamy whites, warm oak or walnut, brass hardware, and natural linen textiles. Pink (dusty rose or terracotta) is the classic complementary partner. Avoid stark cool white trim with warm greens (olive, sage) — it kills the warmth; use ivory or off-white instead.