ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dune Grass (492) is a light green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 68. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Green Ground (No.206). For trim, try Super White (OC-152).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 68.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DAD9BE |
| RGB | 218, 217, 190 |
| HSL | 58°, 27%, 80% |
About Dune Grass
Dune Grass (492) is a light green from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 68, Dune Grass has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dune Grass'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, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. It's very close to Pistachio Ice Cream (CSP-815); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Dune Grass changes with the light
Dune Grass 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
Dune Grass's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Dune Grass 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 Dune Grass close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Dune Grass will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Dune Grass in real homes
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Dune Grass 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 5.5
Also close: Natural Choice (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Tunsgate Green (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dune Grass questions
What undertone does Dune Grass have?
Dune Grass has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dune Grass's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dune Grass a light or dark color?
Dune Grass has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 68.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 68, Dune Grass has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Dune Grass in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Wool Skein SW 6148 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Farrow & Ball: Green Ground No.206 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (closest available, ΔE 5.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dune Grass?
Try Super White (OC-152) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Dune Grass's undertone.
Where does Dune Grass work best?
Dune Grass works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 68, Dune Grass has visible color without darkening a room much.
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