ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cleveland Green (1525) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 22. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Dauphin (No.54). 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 | 22.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8E8163 |
| RGB | 142, 129, 99 |
| HSL | 42°, 18%, 47% |
About Cleveland Green
Cleveland Green (1525) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 22, Cleveland Green 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 Cleveland 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. Next to Smoke Bush (1519), it's lighter.
How Cleveland Green changes with the light
Cleveland Green 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
Cleveland Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cleveland Green 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 Cleveland Green can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Cleveland Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Cleveland Green in real homes
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Cleveland 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 7.3
Also close: Anonymous (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 9.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cleveland Green questions
What undertone does Cleveland Green have?
Cleveland Green has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cleveland Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cleveland Green a light or dark color?
Cleveland Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 22.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 22, Cleveland 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 Cleveland Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 7.3); Farrow & Ball: Dauphin No.54 (close, ΔE 3.9); Behr: Ecological S380-6 (closest available, ΔE 7.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cleveland Green?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cleveland Green's undertone.
Where does Cleveland Green work best?
Cleveland Green works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 22, Cleveland 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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