Benjamin Moore Sleeping Angel (854) is a very light green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 80. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Tunsgate Green (No.250). For trim, try Appalachian Green (852).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 80.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E1EBD5 |
| RGB | 225, 235, 213 |
| HSL | 87°, 35%, 88% |
About Sleeping Angel
Sleeping Angel (854) is a very light, muted green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 80, Sleeping Angel 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 Sleeping Angel'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 Green Essence (853); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Sleeping Angel changes with the light
Sleeping Angel 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
Sleeping Angel's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sleeping Angel will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Sleeping Angel will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Sleeping Angel will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Sleeping Angel in real homes
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Sleeping Angel 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 7.9
Also close: Natural Choice (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.5
Also close: Pavilion Blue (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Breezeway (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sleeping Angel questions
What undertone does Sleeping Angel have?
Sleeping Angel has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sleeping Angel's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sleeping Angel a light or dark color?
Sleeping Angel has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 80.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 80, Sleeping Angel reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Sleeping Angel in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Alabaster SW 7008 (closest available, ΔE 7.9); Farrow & Ball: Tunsgate Green No.250 (close, ΔE 4.5); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (closest available, ΔE 5.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sleeping Angel?
Try Appalachian Green (852) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Sleeping Angel's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Sleeping Angel work best?
Sleeping Angel works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 80, Sleeping Angel reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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