ColorplanBenjamin Moore Vienna Green (538) is a mid-tone green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 42. 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 | 41.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A6B376 |
| RGB | 166, 179, 118 |
| HSL | 73°, 29%, 58% |
About Vienna Green
Vienna Green (538) is a mid-tone, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 42, Vienna Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Vienna 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 Woodland Hills Green (543), it's darker and warmer.
How Vienna Green changes with the light
Vienna Green 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
Vienna Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Vienna Green 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 Vienna Green can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Vienna Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Vienna Green in real homes
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Vienna 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 11.0
Also close: Sage (ΔE 11.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.7
Also close: Yeabridge Green (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 8.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Vienna Green questions
What undertone does Vienna Green have?
Vienna Green has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Vienna Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Vienna Green a light or dark color?
Vienna Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 41.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Vienna Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Vienna Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Clary Sage SW 6178 (closest available, ΔE 11.0); Farrow & Ball: Saxon Green No.80 (closest available, ΔE 6.7); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (closest available, ΔE 7.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Vienna Green?
Try Paper Mache (AF-25) on trim and Chantilly Lace (OC-65) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Vienna Green's undertone.
Where does Vienna Green work best?
Vienna Green works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 42, Vienna Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
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