ColorplanBenjamin Moore Harbor Town (493) is a mid-tone green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 58. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Softened Green (SW 6177), Farrow & Ball Cooking Apple Green (No.32) and Behr Whitewater Bay (PPU11-10). For trim, try White Heron (OC-57).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 58.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CBCBAD |
| RGB | 203, 203, 173 |
| HSL | 60°, 22%, 74% |
About Harbor Town
Harbor Town (493) is a mid-tone green from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 58, Harbor Town has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Harbor Town'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 Guilford Green (HC-116); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Harbor Town changes with the light
Harbor Town has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Harbor Town's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Harbor Town 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 Harbor Town close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Harbor Town will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Harbor Town in real homes
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Harbor Town 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 4.7
Also close: Wool Skein (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Green Ground (ΔE 2.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Harbor Town questions
What undertone does Harbor Town have?
Harbor Town has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Harbor Town's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Harbor Town a light or dark color?
Harbor Town has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 58.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 58, Harbor Town has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Harbor Town in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (close, ΔE 4.7); Farrow & Ball: Cooking Apple Green No.32 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Behr: Whitewater Bay PPU11-10 (close, ΔE 5.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Harbor Town?
Try White Heron (OC-57) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Harbor Town's undertone.
Where does Harbor Town work best?
Harbor Town works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 58, Harbor Town has visible color without darkening a room much.
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