ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dried Parsley (522) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 57. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Cooking Apple Green (No.32) and Behr Back to Nature (S340-4). For trim, try White Dove (OC-17).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 56.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CBC8A3 |
| RGB | 203, 200, 163 |
| HSL | 56°, 28%, 72% |
About Dried Parsley
Dried Parsley (522) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 57, Dried Parsley has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dried Parsley's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Fernwood Green (2145-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Dried Parsley changes with the light
Dried Parsley 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
Dried Parsley's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Dried Parsley 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 Dried Parsley can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Dried Parsley will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Dried Parsley in real homes
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Dried Parsley 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 5.9
Also close: Wool Skein (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.9
Also close: Green Ground (ΔE 4.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dried Parsley questions
What undertone does Dried Parsley have?
Dried Parsley has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dried Parsley's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dried Parsley a light or dark color?
Dried Parsley has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 56.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 57, Dried Parsley has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Dried Parsley in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (closest available, ΔE 5.9); Farrow & Ball: Cooking Apple Green No.32 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (close, ΔE 4.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dried Parsley?
Try White Dove (OC-17) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Dried Parsley's undertone.
Where does Dried Parsley work best?
Dried Parsley works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 57, Dried Parsley has visible color without darkening a room much.
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