ColorplanBenjamin Moore Grecian Green (507) is a mid-tone green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 56. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Softened Green (SW 6177), Farrow & Ball Eddy (No.301) and Behr Whitewater Bay (PPU11-10). For trim, try White Christmas (872).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 55.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C3C7B1 |
| RGB | 195, 199, 177 |
| HSL | 71°, 16%, 74% |
About Grecian Green
Grecian Green (507) is a mid-tone, muted green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 56, Grecian Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Grecian 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 bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. It's very close to Wind Chime (AF-465); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Grecian Green changes with the light
Grecian Green has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Grecian Green will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Grecian Green will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Grecian Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Grecian Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Grecian Green in real homes
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Grecian 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
Close · ΔE 3.0
Also close: Comfort Gray (ΔE 5.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Cooking Apple Green (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Grecian Green questions
What undertone does Grecian Green have?
Grecian Green has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Grecian Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Grecian Green a light or dark color?
Grecian Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 55.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 56, Grecian Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Grecian Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (close, ΔE 3.0); Farrow & Ball: Eddy No.301 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Behr: Whitewater Bay PPU11-10 (close, ΔE 2.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Grecian Green?
Try White Christmas (872) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Grecian Green's undertone.
Where does Grecian Green work best?
Grecian Green works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 56, Grecian Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
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