ColorplanBarefoot in the Grass
CSP-840 · Benjamin Moore
LRV 34 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Benjamin Moore Barefoot in the Grass (CSP-840) is a deep green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 34. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Yeabridge Green (No.287) and Behr Clary Sage (PPU11-07). For trim, try Cloud Nine (OC-119).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 34.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9BA375 |
| RGB | 155, 163, 117 |
| HSL | 70°, 20%, 55% |
About Barefoot in the Grass
Barefoot in the Grass (CSP-840) is a deep, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 34, Barefoot in the Grass absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Barefoot in the Grass's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Mountain Lane (488), it's lighter.
How Barefoot in the Grass changes with the light
Barefoot in the Grass has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Barefoot in the Grass's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Barefoot in the Grass will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Barefoot in the Grass can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Barefoot in the Grass will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Barefoot in the Grass in real homes
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Barefoot in the Grass 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 8.7
Also close: Sage (ΔE 9.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.1
Also close: Saxon Green (ΔE 3.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Barefoot in the Grass questions
What undertone does Barefoot in the Grass have?
Barefoot in the Grass has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Barefoot in the Grass's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Barefoot in the Grass a light or dark color?
Barefoot in the Grass has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 34.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 34, Barefoot in the Grass absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Barefoot in the Grass in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Clary Sage SW 6178 (closest available, ΔE 8.7); Farrow & Ball: Yeabridge Green No.287 (close, ΔE 3.1); Behr: Clary Sage PPU11-07 (close, ΔE 4.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Barefoot in the Grass?
Try Cloud Nine (OC-119) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Barefoot in the Grass's undertone.
Where does Barefoot in the Grass work best?
Barefoot in the Grass works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 34, Barefoot in the Grass absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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