Benjamin Moore Green Cast 842

What are Benjamin Moore Green Cast undertones?

The undertone of Green Cast can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Green Cast 842 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 146° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

842 Green Cast HSL code: 146, 23%, 88%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Green Cast

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Green Cast:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

842
Green Cast

• 680
  Opal Essence

  

• 845
  Emerald Vapor

  

• 846
  Come Sail Away

  

Darker shades

842
Green Cast

• 639
  Let It Rain

  

• 631
  Aberdeen Green

  

• 632
  Bridal Bouquet

  

• 449
  Serene Breeze

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Green Cast with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 326, such as Benjamin Moore Black Raspberry and Aplomb.

842
Green Cast

• 2072-20
  Black Raspberry

  

• AF-625
  Aplomb

  

• CSP-480
  Velvet Cloak

  

• 1378
  Lazy Afternoon

  

• AF-630
  Kalamata

  

• 2072-70
  Raspberry Ice

  

• 2073-10
  Dark Purple

  

LRV of Green Cast

Green Cast has an LRV of 76.66% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#D9E7DF
RGB Decimal	217, 231, 223
RGB Percent	85.10%, 90.59%, 87.45%
HSV	Hue: 146° Saturation: 6.06% Value: 90.59%
HSL	hsl(146, 23, 88)
CMYK	Cyan: 6.06 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.46 Key: 9.41
YIQ	Y: 225.902 I: -5.772 Q: -5.451
XYZ	X: 70.507 Y: 77.231 Z: 80.985
CIE Lab	L:90.428 a:-6.119 b:2.288
CIE Luv	L:90.428 u:-7.329 v:4.57
Decimal	14280671
Hunter Lab	87.881, -10.581, 6.879