ColorplanBenjamin Moore Peaceful Garden (CSP-830) is a mid-tone green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 57. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Cooking Apple Green (No.32) and Behr Back to Nature (S340-4). For trim, try Vanilla Milkshake (OC-59).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 57.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C8CB9F |
| RGB | 200, 203, 159 |
| HSL | 64°, 30%, 71% |
About Peaceful Garden
Peaceful Garden (CSP-830) is a mid-tone, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 57, Peaceful Garden has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Peaceful Garden'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. It's very close to Fernwood Green (2145-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Peaceful Garden changes with the light
Peaceful Garden has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Peaceful Garden's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Peaceful Garden will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Peaceful Garden can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Peaceful Garden will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Peaceful Garden in real homes
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Peaceful Garden 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
Closest available · ΔE 7.7
Also close: Sage (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.0
Also close: Green Ground (ΔE 5.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Peaceful Garden questions
What undertone does Peaceful Garden have?
Peaceful Garden has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Peaceful Garden's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Peaceful Garden a light or dark color?
Peaceful Garden has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 57.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 57, Peaceful Garden has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Peaceful Garden in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (closest available, ΔE 7.7); Farrow & Ball: Cooking Apple Green No.32 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (close, ΔE 5.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Peaceful Garden?
Try Vanilla Milkshake (OC-59) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Peaceful Garden's undertone.
Where does Peaceful Garden work best?
Peaceful Garden works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 57, Peaceful Garden has visible color without darkening a room much.
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