ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mesquite (501) is a mid-tone green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 55. 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 | 54.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C3C6A4 |
| RGB | 195, 198, 164 |
| HSL | 65°, 23%, 71% |
About Mesquite
Mesquite (501) is a mid-tone green from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 55, Mesquite has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mesquite'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. Next to Levingston Green (CW-490), it's darker and warmer.
How Mesquite changes with the light
Mesquite 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
Mesquite's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Mesquite 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 Mesquite close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Mesquite will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Mesquite in real homes
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Mesquite 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.
Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: Green Ground (ΔE 4.6)
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Mesquite questions
What undertone does Mesquite have?
Mesquite has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mesquite's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Mesquite a light or dark color?
Mesquite has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 54.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 55, Mesquite has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Mesquite in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (close, ΔE 4.9); Farrow & Ball: Cooking Apple Green No.32 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Behr: Whitewater Bay PPU11-10 (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 Mesquite?
Try White Heron (OC-57) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mesquite's undertone.
Where does Mesquite work best?
Mesquite works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 55, Mesquite has visible color without darkening a room much.
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