ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hillside Green (495) is a deep green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 34. For trim, try White Dove (OC-17).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 34.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A2A175 |
| RGB | 162, 161, 117 |
| HSL | 59°, 19%, 55% |
About Hillside Green
Hillside Green (495) is a deep, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 34, Hillside Green absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hillside 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 bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. It's very close to Fraser Fir (503); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Hillside Green changes with the light
Hillside Green 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
Hillside Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Hillside 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 Hillside Green can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Hillside Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Hillside Green in real homes
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Hillside 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
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Saxon Green (ΔE 6.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.0
Also close: Back to Nature (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hillside Green questions
What undertone does Hillside Green have?
Hillside Green has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hillside Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Hillside Green a light or dark color?
Hillside Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 34.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 34, Hillside Green absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Hillside Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sage SW 2860 (closest available, ΔE 7.6); Farrow & Ball: Yeabridge Green No.287 (closest available, ΔE 5.8); Behr: Clary Sage PPU11-07 (closest available, 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 Hillside Green?
Try White Dove (OC-17) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Hillside Green's undertone.
Where does Hillside Green work best?
Hillside Green works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 34, Hillside Green absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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