Benjamin Moore

Pure Essence

638

Pure Essence by Benjamin Moore is a light green with cool undertones that give it a quiet, nature-referencing quality without reading as saturated or bold. Its LRV of 66.27 allows it to reflect a good amount of light, making it functional in bedrooms, kitchens, or bathrooms where a fresh, calming wall color is needed. The green reads soft and balanced, suited to modern or minimalist interiors.

It pairs well with Benjamin Moore's Silver Marlin and Quiet Moments for an analogous cool palette, and Simply White or Hale Navy for cleaner contrast.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

638

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Pure Essence 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 Pure Essence under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Pure Essence under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

137°

Green Family

Lightness

82%

Light

Saturation

27%

Muted

LRV

66.3

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

#C4DDCB

RGB Decimal

196, 221, 203

RGB Percent

76.9%, 86.7%, 79.6%

HSL

136.8, 26.9%, 81.8%

HSV

136.8, 11.3%, 86.7%

CMYK

11.3%, 0.0%, 8.1%, 13.3%

YIQ

211.5, -9.1, -10.9

XYZ

59.40, 67.76, 66.45

CIE Lab

85.89, -11.68, 6.02

CIE Luv

85.89, -12.85, 11.07

Hunter Lab

82.32, -11.19, 5.73

Decimal

12901835

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Pure Essence Green Eyed Lady King Theo Solitary Tree

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Pure Essence Feather Green Clair De Lune Maggie's Magic

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Pure Essence Pink Ivory Soft Amethyst Passion Pink

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Pure Essence Big Sky Bok Choy Moonmist

Closest Paint Matches

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

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