Benjamin Moore

Green Cast

842

Green Cast is an ultra-light green with cool undertones and an LRV of 76.66. This pale shade reflects substantial light, making rooms feel open and bright. The subtle green cast distinguishes it from pure whites while maintaining a neutral quality.

This color suits bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas where a fresh atmosphere is appropriate. Benjamin Moore's White Dove and Decorator's White work as trim colors, while Hale Navy and Chelsea Gray provide deeper contrast. Beach Glass and Sea Foam offer analogous green options for tonal coordination.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

842

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Green Cast 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 Green Cast under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

146°

Green Family

Lightness

88%

Light

Saturation

23%

Muted

LRV

76.7

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

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

#D9E7DF

RGB Decimal

217, 231, 223

RGB Percent

85.1%, 90.6%, 87.5%

HSL

145.7, 22.6%, 87.8%

HSV

145.7, 6.1%, 90.6%

CMYK

6.1%, 0.0%, 3.5%, 9.4%

YIQ

225.9, -5.8, -5.5

XYZ

70.51, 77.23, 81.00

CIE Lab

90.43, -6.11, 2.27

CIE Luv

90.43, -7.33, 4.55

Hunter Lab

87.88, -6.07, 2.26

Decimal

14280671

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Green Cast Let It Rain Grand Gusto Plumosa

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Green Cast Delicate Mist Ice Blue Emerald Vapor

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Green Cast Orchid Haze Mischief Dog Rose

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Green Cast Blue Horizon Jocular Green Harbor Light

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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