ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cheyenne Green (1502) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 40. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Sage (SW 2860), Farrow & Ball French Gray (No.18) and Behr Granite Boulder (790D-4). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 40.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AFAB93 |
| RGB | 175, 171, 147 |
| HSL | 51°, 15%, 63% |
About Cheyenne Green
Cheyenne Green (1502) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 40, Cheyenne Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cheyenne 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 bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Nantucket Gray (HC-111); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Cheyenne Green changes with the light
Cheyenne Green has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Cheyenne Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Cheyenne Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Cheyenne Green in real homes
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Cheyenne 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
Very close · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Svelte Sage (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Ball Green (ΔE 2.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cheyenne Green questions
What undertone does Cheyenne Green have?
Cheyenne Green has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cheyenne Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cheyenne Green a light or dark color?
Cheyenne Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 40.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 40, Cheyenne Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Cheyenne Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sage SW 2860 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Farrow & Ball: French Gray No.18 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Granite Boulder 790D-4 (close, ΔE 4.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cheyenne Green?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cheyenne Green's undertone.
Where does Cheyenne Green work best?
Cheyenne Green works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 40, Cheyenne Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
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