ColorplanBenjamin Moore Fresh Cut Grass (2026-50) is a very light green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 81.
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 81.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E7EFA0 |
| RGB | 231, 239, 160 |
| HSL | 66°, 71%, 78% |
About Fresh Cut Grass
Fresh Cut Grass (2026-50) is a very light, bold green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 81, Fresh Cut Grass reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fresh Cut 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. Next to Apples and Pears (395), it's lighter.
How Fresh Cut Grass changes with the light
Fresh Cut Grass is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Fresh Cut Grass's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Fresh Cut Grass 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 Fresh Cut Grass can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Fresh Cut Grass will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Fresh Cut Grass in real homes
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Fresh Cut 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 8.0
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 10.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.1
Also close: Hound Lemon (ΔE 10.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.1
Also close: Back to Nature (ΔE 14.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Fresh Cut Grass questions
What undertone does Fresh Cut Grass have?
Fresh Cut Grass has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fresh Cut Grass's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Fresh Cut Grass a light or dark color?
Fresh Cut Grass has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 81.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 81, Fresh Cut Grass reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Fresh Cut Grass in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 8.0); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (closest available, ΔE 8.1); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 12.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Fresh Cut Grass?
Fresh Cut Grass is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Fresh Cut Grass work best?
Fresh Cut Grass works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 81, Fresh Cut Grass reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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