ColorplanBenjamin Moore Fresh Grass (426) is a mid-tone green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 48. For trim, try Tint of Mint (851).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 48.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9EC479 |
| RGB | 158, 196, 121 |
| HSL | 90°, 39%, 62% |
About Fresh Grass
Fresh Grass (426) is a mid-tone, bold green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 48, Fresh Grass has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fresh 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, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Exotic Bloom (551), it's warmer.
How Fresh Grass changes with the light
Fresh Grass 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
Fresh Grass's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Fresh 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 Grass can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Fresh Grass will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Fresh Grass in real homes
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Fresh 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 15.2
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 15.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 10.7
Also close: Folly Green (ΔE 11.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.0
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 12.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Fresh Grass questions
What undertone does Fresh Grass have?
Fresh Grass has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fresh Grass's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Fresh Grass a light or dark color?
Fresh Grass has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 48.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 48, Fresh Grass has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Fresh Grass in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (closest available, ΔE 15.2); Farrow & Ball: Saxon Green No.80 (closest available, ΔE 10.7); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (closest available, ΔE 12.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Fresh Grass?
Try Tint of Mint (851) on trim and Chantilly Lace (OC-65) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Fresh Grass's undertone.
Where does Fresh Grass work best?
Fresh Grass works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 48, Fresh Grass has visible color without darkening a room much.
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