ColorplanBenjamin Moore Soothing Green (535) is a light green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 70. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Green Ground (No.206). For trim, try Harwood Putty (CW-5).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 69.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D3DEBA |
| RGB | 211, 222, 186 |
| HSL | 78°, 35%, 80% |
About Soothing Green
Soothing Green (535) is a light, muted green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 70, Soothing Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Soothing 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 Garland Green (429), it's warmer.
How Soothing Green changes with the light
Soothing Green has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Soothing Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Soothing Green will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Soothing Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Soothing Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Soothing Green in real homes
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Soothing 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 9.7
Also close: Waterscape (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.4
Also close: Tunsgate Green (ΔE 6.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Swiss Cream (ΔE 9.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Soothing Green questions
What undertone does Soothing Green have?
Soothing Green has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Soothing Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Soothing Green a light or dark color?
Soothing Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 69.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 70, Soothing Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Soothing Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (closest available, ΔE 9.7); Farrow & Ball: Green Ground No.206 (close, ΔE 4.4); Behr: Whitewater Bay PPU11-10 (closest available, ΔE 7.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Soothing Green?
Try Harwood Putty (CW-5) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Soothing Green's undertone.
Where does Soothing Green work best?
Soothing Green works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 70, Soothing Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
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