ColorplanBenjamin Moore North Shore Green (456) is a light green with a green undertone and an LRV of 72. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204), Farrow & Ball Pavilion Blue (No.252) and Behr Breezeway (MQ3-21). 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 | 72.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D5E0D5 |
| RGB | 213, 224, 213 |
| HSL | 120°, 15%, 86% |
About North Shore Green
North Shore Green (456) is a light, soft green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 72, North Shore Green reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
North-facing light makes North Shore Green 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 Icy Morn (457), it's lighter.
How North Shore Green changes with the light
North Shore 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
North Shore Green has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
North Shore 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 North Shore Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
North Shore Green looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See North Shore Green in real homes
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North Shore 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.
Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.8
Also close: Pale Powder (ΔE 2.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
North Shore Green questions
What undertone does North Shore Green have?
North Shore Green has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes North Shore Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is North Shore Green a light or dark color?
North Shore Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 72.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 72, North Shore Green reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to North Shore Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sea Salt SW 6204 (close, ΔE 4.1); Farrow & Ball: Pavilion Blue No.252 (close, ΔE 2.8); Behr: Breezeway MQ3-21 (very close, ΔE 2.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with North Shore Green?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share North Shore Green's undertone.
Where does North Shore Green work best?
North Shore Green works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 72, North Shore Green reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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