ColorplanBenjamin Moore Nature Lover (CC-726) is a deep green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 39. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178), Farrow & Ball Lichen (No.19) and Behr Clary Sage (PPU11-07). For trim, try White Christmas (872).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 38.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A5AA92 |
| RGB | 165, 170, 146 |
| HSL | 72°, 12%, 62% |
About Nature Lover
Nature Lover (CC-726) is a deep, muted green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 39, Nature Lover 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 Nature Lover'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 Weekend Getaway (473); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Nature Lover changes with the light
Nature Lover 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
Nature Lover's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Nature Lover 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 Nature Lover close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Nature Lover will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Nature Lover in real homes
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Nature Lover 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 2.3
Also close: Sage (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Nature Lover questions
What undertone does Nature Lover have?
Nature Lover has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Nature Lover's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Nature Lover a light or dark color?
Nature Lover has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 38.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 39, Nature Lover 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 Nature Lover in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Clary Sage SW 6178 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Farrow & Ball: Lichen No.19 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Clary Sage PPU11-07 (close, ΔE 2.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Nature Lover?
Try White Christmas (872) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Nature Lover's undertone.
Where does Nature Lover work best?
Nature Lover works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 39, Nature Lover 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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