ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cedar Green (2034-40) is a deep green with a green undertone and an LRV of 38. 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 | Green |
| LRV | 38.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7FB37F |
| RGB | 127, 179, 127 |
| HSL | 120°, 25%, 60% |
About Cedar Green
Cedar Green (2034-40) is a deep, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 38, Cedar Green absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Cedar Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Aurora Borealis (565), it's lighter.
How Cedar Green changes with the light
Cedar Green has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Cedar Green will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Cedar Green will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Cedar Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Cedar Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Cedar Green in real homes
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Cedar 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 12.0
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 15.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.7
Also close: Saxon Green (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.2
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 11.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cedar Green questions
What undertone does Cedar Green have?
Cedar Green has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Cedar Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Cedar Green a light or dark color?
Cedar Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 38.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 38, Cedar Green 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 Cedar Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Succulent SW 9650 (closest available, ΔE 12.0); Farrow & Ball: Folly Green No.76 (closest available, ΔE 6.7); Behr: Laurel Tree S390-5 (closest available, ΔE 11.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cedar Green?
Try Daiquiri Ice (2034-70) on trim and Snow White (OC-66) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cedar Green's undertone.
Where does Cedar Green work best?
Cedar Green works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 38, Cedar Green 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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