ColorplanBenjamin Moore Appalachian Green (852) is a very light warm white with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 83. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Tunsgate Green (No.250) and Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27). For trim, try Daiquiri Ice (2034-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 82.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E7EDD9 |
| RGB | 231, 237, 217 |
| HSL | 78°, 36%, 89% |
About Appalachian Green
Appalachian Green (852) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone. With an LRV of 83, Appalachian Green reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Appalachian Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Green Essence (853); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Appalachian Green changes with the light
Appalachian Green is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Appalachian Green's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Appalachian Green will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Appalachian Green will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Appalachian Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Appalachian Green in real homes
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Appalachian Green equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.2
Also close: Dover White (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.3
Also close: James White (ΔE 4.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Appalachian Green questions
What undertone does Appalachian Green have?
Appalachian Green has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Appalachian Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Appalachian Green a light or dark color?
Appalachian Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 82.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 83, Appalachian Green reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Appalachian Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Alabaster SW 7008 (closest available, ΔE 6.2); Farrow & Ball: Tunsgate Green No.250 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (close, ΔE 3.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Appalachian Green?
Try Daiquiri Ice (2034-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Appalachian Green's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Appalachian Green work best?
Appalachian Green works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 83, Appalachian Green reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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