ColorplanBenjamin Moore Soft Green (2045-70) is a very light green with a green undertone and an LRV of 85. Closest matches: Behr Salty Tear (510A-2).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 84.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D4F4ED |
| RGB | 212, 244, 237 |
| HSL | 167°, 59%, 89% |
About Soft Green
Soft Green (2045-70) is a very light, muted green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 85, Soft Green reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
North-facing light makes Soft Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. It's very close to Light Mint (2046-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Soft Green changes with the light
Soft Green is a cool, crisp white: lovely in bright south or west light, but in north-facing rooms it can look gray. For north rooms, a warmer white is the safer choice.
North-facing rooms
Soft Green is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.
East-facing rooms
Soft Green will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Soft Green will look bright and clean in south light, one of the best places for a crisp white.
West-facing rooms
Soft Green looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Soft Green in real homes
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Soft 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 7.1
Also close: Waterscape (ΔE 8.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.0
Also close: Cabbage White (ΔE 9.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Soft Green questions
What undertone does Soft Green have?
Soft Green has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Soft Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Soft Green a light or dark color?
Soft Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 84.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 85, Soft Green reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Soft Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tidewater SW 6477 (closest available, ΔE 7.1); Farrow & Ball: Pavilion Blue No.252 (closest available, ΔE 9.0); Behr: Salty Tear 510A-2 (close, ΔE 4.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Soft Green?
Soft Green is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Soft Green work best?
Soft Green works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 85, Soft Green reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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