Benjamin Moore

Grecian Green

507

Grecian Green is a muted green with gray undertones and an LRV of 53.83, providing moderate light reflectance. The subdued quality of this shade comes from its neutral green base, which avoids appearing too saturated or cool. This color functions well in living areas, bedrooms, and libraries where a quiet backdrop is needed.

Benjamin Moore's White Dove and Soft Chamois offer compatible lighter tones, while Kendall Charcoal and Hale Navy add depth. Wedgewood Gray and Quiet Moments work as analogous options for cohesive green-gray schemes.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

507

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Grecian Green in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Grecian Green under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Grecian Green under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

71°

Yellow Family

Lightness

74%

Light

Saturation

16%

Muted

LRV

53.8
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White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#C3C7B1
RGB Decimal
195, 199, 177
RGB Percent
76.5%, 78.0%, 69.4%
HSL
70.9, 16.4%, 73.7%
HSV
70.9, 11.1%, 78.0%
CMYK
2.0%, 0.0%, 11.1%, 22.0%
YIQ
195.3, 4.7, -7.7
XYZ
50.86, 55.62, 49.65
CIE Lab
79.40, -5.26, 10.54
CIE Luv
79.40, -1.14, 16.24
Hunter Lab
74.58, -4.95, 9.41
Decimal
12830641

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel