ColorplanBenjamin Moore Palace Green (CW-520) is a deep green with a green undertone and an LRV of 24. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Succulent (SW 9650), Farrow & Ball Calke Green (No.34) and Behr Laurel Tree (S390-5). For trim, try Snow Angel (841).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 23.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #768C6E |
| RGB | 118, 140, 110 |
| HSL | 104°, 12%, 49% |
About Palace Green
Palace Green (CW-520) is a deep, muted green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 24, Palace Green absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Palace 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 Cedar Path (454), it's lighter and more colorful.
How Palace Green changes with the light
Palace Green has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Palace Green will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Palace 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 Palace Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Palace Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Palace Green in real homes
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Palace 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 2.1
Also close: Privilege Green (ΔE 5.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Palace Green questions
What undertone does Palace Green have?
Palace Green has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Palace Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Palace Green a light or dark color?
Palace Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 23.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 24, Palace Green 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 Palace Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Succulent SW 9650 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Farrow & Ball: Calke Green No.34 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Laurel Tree S390-5 (close, ΔE 4.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Palace Green?
Try Snow Angel (841) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Palace Green's undertone.
Where does Palace Green work best?
Palace Green works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 24, Palace Green 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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