What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Raintree Green?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Raintree Green undertone is #9A9C87 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Raintree Green?

RGB code is 154, 156, 135 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Raintree Green / CC-560 / 1496

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Raintree Green 1496 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 1496 Raintree Green is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Raintree Green undertones?

Yellow is Benjamin Moore Raintree Green undertone color.

Official page:	Raintree Green 1496
Code:	1496
Name:	Raintree Green
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Raintree Green?

Elevate your space with the serene allure of Benjamin Moore 1496, also known as Raintree Green. This sophisticated hue, reminiscent of lush forest canopies, brings a sense of tranquility to any room. Pair Raintree Green with soft neutrals like cream or beige for a harmonious and grounded look. For a bolder contrast, consider incorporating accents in rich tones such as deep navy or warm mustard yellow. Embrace the timeless elegance of Raintree Green and create a space that exudes both calmness and style.

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What are Benjamin Moore Raintree Green undertones?

The undertone of Raintree Green can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#9A9C87

RGB code:

154, 156, 135

Is Benjamin Moore Raintree Green 1496 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 66° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1496 Raintree Green HSL code: 66, 10%, 57%

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.

Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

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 Raintree Green

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:

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

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

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Darker shades

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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 Raintree Green with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 246, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and French Violet.

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LRV of Raintree Green

Raintree Green has an LRV of 32.38% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 32.38%, 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	#9A9C87
RGB Decimal	154, 156, 135
RGB Percent	60.39%, 61.18%, 52.94%
HSV	Hue: 66° Saturation: 13.46% Value: 61.18%
HSL	hsl(66, 10, 57)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.28 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 13.46 Key: 38.82
YIQ	Y: 153.008 I: 5.556 Q: -6.958
XYZ	X: 29.587 Y: 32.396 Z: 27.61
CIE Lab	L:63.669 a:-4.538 b:10.772
CIE Luv	L:63.669 u:-0.043 v:15.677
Decimal	10132615
Hunter Lab	56.918, -6.818, 11.082