ColorplanBenjamin Moore Green Hydrangea (CSP-850) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 58. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Churlish Green (No.251). For trim, try Vapor (AF-35).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 57.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CFCB8C |
| RGB | 207, 203, 140 |
| HSL | 56°, 41%, 68% |
About Green Hydrangea
Green Hydrangea (CSP-850) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 58, Green Hydrangea has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Green Hydrangea'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. It's very close to Pale Avocado (2146-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Green Hydrangea changes with the light
Green Hydrangea 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
Green Hydrangea's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Green Hydrangea 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 Green Hydrangea can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Green Hydrangea will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Green Hydrangea in real homes
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Green Hydrangea 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 7.7
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 8.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.5
Also close: Gervase Yellow (ΔE 4.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Green Hydrangea questions
What undertone does Green Hydrangea have?
Green Hydrangea has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Green Hydrangea's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Green Hydrangea a light or dark color?
Green Hydrangea has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 57.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 58, Green Hydrangea has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Green Hydrangea in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 7.7); Farrow & Ball: Churlish Green No.251 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (closest available, ΔE 6.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Green Hydrangea?
Try Vapor (AF-35) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Green Hydrangea's undertone.
Where does Green Hydrangea work best?
Green Hydrangea works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 58, Green Hydrangea has visible color without darkening a room much.
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