ColorplanBenjamin Moore Gloucester Green (CW-440) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 65. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Pale Hound (No.71). 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 | 65.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DAD4B2 |
| RGB | 218, 212, 178 |
| HSL | 51°, 35%, 78% |
About Gloucester Green
Gloucester Green (CW-440) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 65, Gloucester Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gloucester 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 open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Mellowed Ivory (2149-50), it's cooler.
How Gloucester Green changes with the light
Gloucester 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.
North-facing rooms
Gloucester Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Gloucester Green 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 Gloucester Green can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Gloucester Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Gloucester Green in real homes
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Gloucester 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Green Ground (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.4
Also close: Sandstone Cliff (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gloucester Green questions
What undertone does Gloucester Green have?
Gloucester Green has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gloucester Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gloucester Green a light or dark color?
Gloucester Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 65.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 65, Gloucester Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Gloucester Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Wool Skein SW 6148 (closest available, ΔE 5.3); Farrow & Ball: Pale Hound No.71 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Navajo White 22 (closest available, ΔE 5.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gloucester Green?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gloucester Green's undertone.
Where does Gloucester Green work best?
Gloucester Green works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 65, Gloucester Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
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