ColorplanBenjamin Moore Honeydew (549) is a light green with a green undertone and an LRV of 68. For trim, try Snow Angel (841).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 67.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BFE0B8 |
| RGB | 191, 224, 184 |
| HSL | 109°, 39%, 80% |
About Honeydew
Honeydew (549) is a light, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 68, Honeydew has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Honeydew read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Pastel Green (548), it's darker.
How Honeydew changes with the light
Honeydew has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Honeydew will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Honeydew 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 Honeydew close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Honeydew will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Honeydew in real homes
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Honeydew 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 10.9
Also close: Rainwashed (ΔE 12.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.5
Also close: Green Ground (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.7
Also close: Breezeway (ΔE 11.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Honeydew questions
What undertone does Honeydew have?
Honeydew has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Honeydew read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Honeydew a light or dark color?
Honeydew has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 67.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 68, Honeydew has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Honeydew in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Waterscape SW 6470 (closest available, ΔE 10.9); Farrow & Ball: Whirlybird No.309 (closest available, ΔE 9.5); Behr: Whitewater Bay PPU11-10 (closest available, ΔE 9.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Honeydew?
Try Snow Angel (841) on trim and Ice Mist (OC-67) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Honeydew's undertone.
Where does Honeydew work best?
Honeydew works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 68, Honeydew has visible color without darkening a room much.
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