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Eve Green

2024-20 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 48 · mid-tone

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Eve Green (2024-20) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 48. For trim, try Citronnee (281).

Room Preview

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Walls:Eve Green

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyYellow
LRV48.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#CCBB0E
RGB204, 187, 14
HSL55°, 87%, 43%

About Eve Green

Eve Green (2024-20) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 48, Eve Green has visible color without darkening a room much.

In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Eve 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 kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Chartreuse (2024-10), it's lighter and warmer.

How Eve Green changes with the light

Eve 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.

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North-facing rooms

Eve Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.

E

East-facing rooms

Eve Green will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

In strong south light Eve Green can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

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West-facing rooms

Eve Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.

See Eve Green in real homes

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Eve 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

Jonquil SW 6674

Closest available · ΔE 15.4

Also close: Venetian Yellow (ΔE 15.7)

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Farrow & Ball

Babouche No.223

Closest available · ΔE 10.1

Also close: Citron (ΔE 12.4)

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Behr

Lemon Sorbet 330B-6

Closest available · ΔE 11.1

Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 14.8)

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Eve Green questions

What undertone does Eve Green have?

Eve Green has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Eve Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Eve Green a light or dark color?

Eve Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 48.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 48, Eve Green has visible color without darkening a room much.

What is the closest match to Eve Green in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (closest available, ΔE 15.4); Farrow & Ball: Babouche No.223 (closest available, ΔE 10.1); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 11.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Eve Green?

Try Citronnee (281) on trim and Mountain Peak White (OC-121) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Eve Green's undertone.

Where does Eve Green work best?

Eve Green works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 48, Eve Green has visible color without darkening a room much.

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