Mid-Century ModernNorth-Facing

Spring Grass

Behr · P350-4

The Analysis

Spring Grass is a saturated, golden-toned yellow-green that brings significant warmth into a space. With an LRV of 58.39, it reflects a moderate amount of light, preventing the room from feeling dark while adding a distinct, earthy glow.

Due to its intensity, this works best as a bold accent wall or in smaller, secondary spaces like a powder room or a study. It is likely too overwhelming as a whole-home color, but excellent for adding character to a specific zone.

LRV 58

History & Origin

This shade leans into the organic, earthy color palettes popular in 1970s interior design. It feels nostalgic and retro rather than traditional or period-specific.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

Pair this with dark walnut wood tones or matte black hardware to ground the brightness of the green. It is an excellent choice for a breakfast nook or kitchen, as the yellow undertones complement natural wood cabinetry.

The Mood

This color is highly energizing and active, mimicking the vibrancy of early spring foliage. It creates a cheerful, optimistic environment that feels less sterile than a plain white or neutral wall.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Green Citrine

    Valspar · V057-3

  • Chartreuse

    Sherwin-Williams · SW0073

  • Primavera

    Sherwin-Williams · SW9031

  • Golden Delicious

    Benjamin Moore · 390

  • Master Gardener

    Valspar · 8001-26D

  • Fresh Sprout

    Behr · PPU9-7

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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