ColorplanBenjamin Moore Irish Spring (2038-70) is a very light green with a green undertone and an LRV of 87.
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 87.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DCF6EB |
| RGB | 220, 246, 235 |
| HSL | 155°, 59%, 91% |
About Irish Spring
Irish Spring (2038-70) is a very light, muted green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 87, Irish Spring reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
North-facing light makes Irish Spring 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 Fresh Mint (2037-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Irish Spring changes with the light
Irish Spring is a cool, crisp white: lovely in bright south or west light, but in north-facing rooms it can look gray. For north rooms, a warmer white is the safer choice.
North-facing rooms
Irish Spring is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.
East-facing rooms
Irish Spring will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Irish Spring will look bright and clean in south light, one of the best places for a crisp white.
West-facing rooms
Irish Spring looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Irish Spring in real homes
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Irish Spring 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 7.4
Also close: Waterscape (ΔE 8.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.7
Also close: Cabbage White (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Irish Spring questions
What undertone does Irish Spring have?
Irish Spring has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Irish Spring read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Irish Spring a light or dark color?
Irish Spring has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 87.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 87, Irish Spring reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Irish Spring in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tidewater SW 6477 (closest available, ΔE 7.4); Farrow & Ball: Pavilion Blue No.252 (closest available, ΔE 7.7); Behr: Salty Tear 510A-2 (closest available, ΔE 6.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Irish Spring?
Irish Spring is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Irish Spring work best?
Irish Spring works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 87, Irish Spring reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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