ColorplanBenjamin Moore Greenhow Blue (CW-655) is a mid-tone blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 54. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Parma Gray (No.27) and Behr Peaceful Blue (S470-3). For trim, try Lily White (2128-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 54.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #ACC7D4 |
| RGB | 172, 199, 212 |
| HSL | 200°, 32%, 75% |
About Greenhow Blue
Greenhow Blue (CW-655) is a mid-tone, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 54, Greenhow Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Greenhow Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. It's very close to Sea View (836); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Greenhow Blue changes with the light
Greenhow Blue has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Greenhow Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Greenhow Blue 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 Greenhow Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Greenhow Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Greenhow Blue in real homes
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Greenhow Blue 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 5.1
Also close: Sleepy Blue (ΔE 5.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Greenhow Blue questions
What undertone does Greenhow Blue have?
Greenhow Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Greenhow Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Greenhow Blue a light or dark color?
Greenhow Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 54.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 54, Greenhow Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Greenhow Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Languid Blue SW 6226 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Farrow & Ball: Parma Gray No.27 (close, ΔE 4.5); Behr: Peaceful Blue S470-3 (close, ΔE 4.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Greenhow Blue?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Greenhow Blue's undertone.
Where does Greenhow Blue work best?
Greenhow Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 54, Greenhow Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
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