ColorplanBenjamin Moore Green Cove Springs (421) is a very light green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 84. For trim, try Lime Froth (2031-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 83.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E2F1D1 |
| RGB | 226, 241, 209 |
| HSL | 88°, 53%, 88% |
About Green Cove Springs
Green Cove Springs (421) is a very light, muted green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 84, Green Cove Springs 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 Green Cove Springs'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 Mint Julep (547); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Green Cove Springs changes with the light
Green Cove Springs 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
Green Cove Springs's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Green Cove Springs will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Green Cove Springs will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Green Cove Springs will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Green Cove Springs in real homes
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Green Cove Springs 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 10.6
Also close: Natural Choice (ΔE 11.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.7
Also close: Green Ground (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.6
Also close: Breezeway (ΔE 9.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Green Cove Springs questions
What undertone does Green Cove Springs have?
Green Cove Springs has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Green Cove Springs's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Green Cove Springs a light or dark color?
Green Cove Springs has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 83.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 84, Green Cove Springs reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Green Cove Springs in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Waterscape SW 6470 (closest available, ΔE 10.6); Farrow & Ball: Tunsgate Green No.250 (closest available, ΔE 6.7); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (closest available, ΔE 8.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Green Cove Springs?
Try Lime Froth (2031-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Green Cove Springs's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Green Cove Springs work best?
Green Cove Springs works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 84, Green Cove Springs reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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