ColorplanBenjamin Moore Embassy Green (1523) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 43. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Svelte Sage (SW 6164), Farrow & Ball Light Gray (No.17) and Behr Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09). 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 | 42.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B8AE95 |
| RGB | 184, 174, 149 |
| HSL | 43°, 20%, 65% |
About Embassy Green
Embassy Green (1523) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 43, Embassy Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Embassy 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 Sag Harbor Gray (HC-95); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Embassy Green changes with the light
Embassy 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
Embassy Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Embassy 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 Embassy Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Embassy Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Embassy Green in real homes
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Embassy 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 2.1
Also close: Sage (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Embassy Green questions
What undertone does Embassy Green have?
Embassy Green has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Embassy Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Embassy Green a light or dark color?
Embassy Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 42.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 43, Embassy Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Embassy Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Svelte Sage SW 6164 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Farrow & Ball: Light Gray No.17 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Basic Khaki HDC-NT-09 (close, ΔE 3.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Embassy Green?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Embassy Green's undertone.
Where does Embassy Green work best?
Embassy Green works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 43, Embassy Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
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