ColorplanBenjamin Moore Misted Green (2138-50) is a mid-tone green with a green undertone and an LRV of 47. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bay (SW 6206), Farrow & Ball Light Blue (No.22) and Behr Jojoba (N390-3). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 46.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B0B8AE |
| RGB | 176, 184, 174 |
| HSL | 108°, 7%, 70% |
About Misted Green
Misted Green (2138-50) is a mid-tone, soft green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 47, Misted Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Misted Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Imperial Gray (1571), it's warmer.
How Misted Green changes with the light
Misted Green has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Misted Green has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Misted Green 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 Misted Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Misted Green looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Misted Green in real homes
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Misted 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
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Silvermist (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Blue Gray (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Misted Green questions
What undertone does Misted Green have?
Misted Green has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Misted Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Misted Green a light or dark color?
Misted Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 46.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 47, Misted Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Misted Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Oyster Bay SW 6206 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Farrow & Ball: Light Blue No.22 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Jojoba N390-3 (close, ΔE 3.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Misted Green?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Misted Green's undertone.
Where does Misted Green work best?
Misted Green works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 47, Misted Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
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