ColorplanBenjamin Moore Exotic Bloom (551) is a mid-tone green with a green undertone and an LRV of 49. For trim, try Daiquiri Ice (2034-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 49.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #95C884 |
| RGB | 149, 200, 132 |
| HSL | 105°, 38%, 65% |
About Exotic Bloom
Exotic Bloom (551) is a mid-tone, bold green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 49, Exotic Bloom has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Exotic Bloom read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Paradise Hills Green (550), it's darker.
How Exotic Bloom changes with the light
Exotic Bloom 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
Exotic Bloom's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Exotic Bloom 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 Exotic Bloom can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Exotic Bloom will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Exotic Bloom in real homes
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Exotic Bloom 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 15.8
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 16.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 10.9
Also close: Saxon Green (ΔE 11.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.5
Also close: Back to Nature (ΔE 13.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Exotic Bloom questions
What undertone does Exotic Bloom have?
Exotic Bloom has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Exotic Bloom read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Exotic Bloom a light or dark color?
Exotic Bloom has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 49.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 49, Exotic Bloom has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Exotic Bloom in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (closest available, ΔE 15.8); Farrow & Ball: Folly Green No.76 (closest available, ΔE 10.9); Behr: Whitewater Bay PPU11-10 (closest available, ΔE 13.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Exotic Bloom?
Try Daiquiri Ice (2034-70) on trim and Snow White (OC-66) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Exotic Bloom's undertone.
Where does Exotic Bloom work best?
Exotic Bloom works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 49, Exotic Bloom has visible color without darkening a room much.
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