ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sycamore Tree (539) is a deep green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 28. For trim, try Paper Mache (AF-25).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 28.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8C965A |
| RGB | 140, 150, 90 |
| HSL | 70°, 25%, 47% |
About Sycamore Tree
Sycamore Tree (539) is a deep, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 28, Sycamore Tree 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 Sycamore Tree'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 Forest Hills Green (433), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Sycamore Tree changes with the light
Sycamore Tree 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
Sycamore Tree's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sycamore Tree 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 Sycamore Tree can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sycamore Tree will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sycamore Tree in real homes
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Sycamore Tree 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: Privilege Green (ΔE 12.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.2
Also close: Saxon Green (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.3
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sycamore Tree questions
What undertone does Sycamore Tree have?
Sycamore Tree has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sycamore Tree's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sycamore Tree a light or dark color?
Sycamore Tree has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 28.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 28, Sycamore Tree 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 Sycamore Tree in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Succulent SW 9650 (closest available, ΔE 10.4); Farrow & Ball: Yeabridge Green No.287 (closest available, ΔE 5.2); Behr: Laurel Tree S390-5 (closest available, ΔE 8.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sycamore Tree?
Try Paper Mache (AF-25) on trim and Chantilly Lace (OC-65) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sycamore Tree's undertone.
Where does Sycamore Tree work best?
Sycamore Tree works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 28, Sycamore Tree 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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