Benjamin Moore Green Wave 681
| Official page: | Green Wave 681 |
| Code: | 681 |
| Name: | Green Wave |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Green Wave?
Benjamin Moore 681 Green Wave brings a fresh and calming vibe to any space. This versatile color pairs beautifully with neutral tones such as beige and ivory, creating a harmonious and balanced look. For a more bold and modern feel, try combining Green Wave with accents in deep navy blue or rich burgundy. The subtle hint of Green Wave adds a touch of nature-inspired serenity to the room, making it a perfect choice for those craving a peaceful and sophisticated atmosphere.
Green Wave for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Green Wave for living room
Check out this stunning Light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Green shade can create a unique space
Benjamin Moore 681 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Light real bathrooms.
Benjamin Moore 681 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Benjamin Moore Green Wave reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Benjamin Moore Green Wave undertones?
The undertone of Green Wave 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#C2DAD3
RGB code:
194, 218, 211
Is Benjamin Moore Green Wave 681 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 162° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
681 Green Wave HSL code: 162, 24%, 81%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- 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.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Green Wave
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
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 Wave:
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
681
Green Wave
Darker shades
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 Wave with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 342, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.
LRV of Green Wave
Green Wave has an LRV of 65.16% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 65.16%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #C2DAD3 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 194, 218, 211 | |
| RGB Percent | 76.08%, 85.49%, 82.75% | |
| HSV | Hue: 162° Saturation: 11.01% Value: 85.49% | |
| HSL | hsl(162, 24, 81) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 11.01 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.21 Key: 14.51 | |
| YIQ | Y: 210.026 I: -12.052 Q: -7.255 | |
| XYZ | X: 59.074 Y: 66.314 Z: 71.298 | |
| CIE Lab | L:85.156 a:-9.32 b:0.733 | |
| CIE Luv | L:85.156 u:-12.665 v:2.731 | |
| Decimal | 12770003 | |
| Hunter Lab | 81.434, -13.021, 5.093 | |
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