Benjamin Moore

Return to Paradise

2038-50

Return to Paradise is a mid-tone seafoam green with an LRV of 61.65, reflecting enough light to keep spaces open while carrying visible green-blue saturation. The cool undertone is consistent across most lighting conditions, though it may read slightly bluer in north-facing rooms. Its reflectance level makes it functional as a main wall color without appearing overly dark or overly pale.

Waterfall and Ocean Air extend the cool green family as coordinating tones. Hale Navy and Kendall Charcoal serve as strong dark accents, and Pale Oak provides a warm neutral trim option.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2038-50

Collection

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Return to Paradise 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 Return to Paradise under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Return to Paradise under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

162°

Cyan Family

Lightness

73%

Light

Saturation

51%

Saturated

LRV

61.6

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

#95DDC7

RGB Decimal

149, 221, 199

RGB Percent

58.4%, 86.7%, 78.0%

HSL

161.7, 51.4%, 72.5%

HSV

161.7, 32.6%, 86.7%

CMYK

32.6%, 0.0%, 10.0%, 13.3%

YIQ

197.0, -35.8, -22.1

XYZ

48.56, 62.23, 63.48

CIE Lab

83.03, -27.15, 3.66

CIE Luv

83.03, -34.72, 10.09

Hunter Lab

78.88, -24.70, 3.48

Decimal

9821639

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Return to Paradise Monmouth Green New Meadow Leprechaun

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Return to Paradise Shimmering Pool Baby Green Frosty Mint

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Return to Paradise Garden Party Taste of Berry Utterly Pink

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Return to Paradise Ocean Cruise Lotus Flower Suenos

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Return to Paradise Ocean Cruise Double Denim Suenos

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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