ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ponderosa Pine (531) is a deep green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 31. For trim, try Moonlight White (OC-125).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 31.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9C9A62 |
| RGB | 156, 154, 98 |
| HSL | 58°, 23%, 50% |
About Ponderosa Pine
Ponderosa Pine (531) is a deep, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 31, Ponderosa Pine 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 Ponderosa Pine'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. Next to Fraser Fir (503), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Ponderosa Pine changes with the light
Ponderosa Pine 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
Ponderosa Pine's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Ponderosa Pine 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 Ponderosa Pine can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Ponderosa Pine will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Ponderosa Pine in real homes
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Ponderosa Pine 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 11.1
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 11.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.6
Also close: Olive (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.4
Also close: Laurel Tree (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Ponderosa Pine questions
What undertone does Ponderosa Pine have?
Ponderosa Pine has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ponderosa Pine's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ponderosa Pine a light or dark color?
Ponderosa Pine has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 31.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 31, Ponderosa Pine 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 Ponderosa Pine in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sage SW 2860 (closest available, ΔE 11.1); Farrow & Ball: Yeabridge Green No.287 (closest available, ΔE 6.6); Behr: Clary Sage PPU11-07 (closest available, ΔE 8.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ponderosa Pine?
Try Moonlight White (OC-125) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Ponderosa Pine's undertone.
Where does Ponderosa Pine work best?
Ponderosa Pine works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 31, Ponderosa Pine 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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