ColorplanBenjamin Moore Thayer Green (CSP-825) is a deep green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 29. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Olive (No.13). For trim, try White Heron (OC-57).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 28.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #949476 |
| RGB | 148, 148, 118 |
| HSL | 60°, 12%, 52% |
About Thayer Green
Thayer Green (CSP-825) is a deep green from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 29, Thayer Green 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 Thayer 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, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Wethersfield Moss (HC-110), it's lighter.
How Thayer Green changes with the light
Thayer 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
Thayer Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Thayer 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 Thayer Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Thayer Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Thayer Green in real homes
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Thayer 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 6.4
Also close: Acacia Haze (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 6.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Thayer Green questions
What undertone does Thayer Green have?
Thayer Green has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Thayer Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Thayer Green a light or dark color?
Thayer Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 28.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 29, Thayer Green 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 Thayer Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Evergreen Fog SW 9130 (closest available, ΔE 6.4); Farrow & Ball: Olive No.13 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Laurel Tree S390-5 (closest available, ΔE 5.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Thayer Green?
Try White Heron (OC-57) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Thayer Green's undertone.
Where does Thayer Green work best?
Thayer Green works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 29, Thayer Green 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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