ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hawthorne Green (379) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 79. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), Farrow & Ball Pale Hound (No.71) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Pale Celery (OC-116).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 78.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #ECE6C6 |
| RGB | 236, 230, 198 |
| HSL | 51°, 50%, 85% |
About Hawthorne Green
Hawthorne Green (379) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 79, Hawthorne Green 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 Hawthorne 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 open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Greenmount Silk (HC-3); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Hawthorne Green changes with the light
Hawthorne Green 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
Hawthorne Green's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Hawthorne Green 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 Hawthorne Green can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Hawthorne Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Hawthorne Green in real homes
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Hawthorne 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 4.2
Also close: Antique White (ΔE 5.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: House White (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hawthorne Green questions
What undertone does Hawthorne Green have?
Hawthorne Green has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hawthorne Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Hawthorne Green a light or dark color?
Hawthorne Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 78.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 79, Hawthorne Green reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Hawthorne Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: Pale Hound No.71 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Navajo White 22 (close, ΔE 4.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hawthorne Green?
Try Pale Celery (OC-116) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Hawthorne Green's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Hawthorne Green work best?
Hawthorne Green works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 79, Hawthorne Green reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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