ColorplanBenjamin Moore Riverdale Green (415) is a very light green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 82. For trim, try Neon Celery (2031-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 81.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E1F0BA |
| RGB | 225, 240, 186 |
| HSL | 77°, 64%, 84% |
About Riverdale Green
Riverdale Green (415) is a very light, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 82, Riverdale Green reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Riverdale Green'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. Next to Apple Froth (409), it's warmer.
How Riverdale Green changes with the light
Riverdale Green is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Riverdale Green's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Riverdale Green 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 Riverdale Green can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Riverdale Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Riverdale Green in real homes
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Riverdale 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
Closest available · ΔE 10.4
Also close: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 10.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.7
Also close: Pale Hound (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.1
Also close: Banana Cream (ΔE 12.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Riverdale Green questions
What undertone does Riverdale Green have?
Riverdale Green has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Riverdale Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Riverdale Green a light or dark color?
Riverdale Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 81.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 82, Riverdale Green reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Riverdale Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 10.4); Farrow & Ball: Green Ground No.206 (closest available, ΔE 8.7); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (closest available, ΔE 12.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Riverdale Green?
Try Neon Celery (2031-60) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Riverdale Green's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Riverdale Green work best?
Riverdale Green works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 82, Riverdale Green reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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