ColorplanBenjamin Moore Central Park (431) is a mid-tone green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 45. 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 | 44.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A7B989 |
| RGB | 167, 185, 137 |
| HSL | 83°, 26%, 63% |
About Central Park
Central Park (431) is a mid-tone, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 45, Central Park has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Central Park'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 Woodland Hills Green (543), it's cooler and more muted.
How Central Park changes with the light
Central Park 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
Central Park's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Central Park 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 Central Park can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Central Park will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Central Park in real homes
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Central Park 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 9.6
Also close: Softened Green (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Whirlybird (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.1
Also close: Back to Nature (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Central Park questions
What undertone does Central Park have?
Central Park has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Central Park's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Central Park a light or dark color?
Central Park has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 44.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 45, Central Park has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Central Park in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Clary Sage SW 6178 (closest available, ΔE 9.6); Farrow & Ball: Saxon Green No.80 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Behr: Clary Sage PPU11-07 (closest available, ΔE 7.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Central Park?
Try Cloud Nine (OC-119) on trim and Chantilly Lace (OC-65) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Central Park's undertone.
Where does Central Park work best?
Central Park works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 45, Central Park has visible color without darkening a room much.
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