ColorplanBenjamin Moore Wales Green (2028-50) is a light green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 74. 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 | 74.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DDE5A3 |
| RGB | 221, 229, 163 |
| HSL | 67°, 56%, 77% |
About Wales Green
Wales Green (2028-50) is a light, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 74, Wales Green reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Wales 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. It's very close to Neon (402); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Wales Green changes with the light
Wales 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
Wales Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Wales 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 Wales Green can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Wales Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Wales Green in real homes
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Wales 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 7.8
Also close: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 9.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Pale Hound (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.3
Also close: Back to Nature (ΔE 11.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Wales Green questions
What undertone does Wales Green have?
Wales Green has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Wales Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Wales Green a light or dark color?
Wales Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 74.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 74, Wales Green reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Wales Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 7.8); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (closest available, ΔE 7.6); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 11.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Wales Green?
Try Paper Mache (AF-25) on trim and Chantilly Lace (OC-65) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Wales Green's undertone.
Where does Wales Green work best?
Wales Green works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 74, Wales Green reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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