Benjamin Moore

Shady Lane

497

Shady Lane reads as a deep olive green with warm, earthy undertones that shift toward yellow-brown in lower light. With an LRV of 18.01, it absorbs a significant amount of light and will darken smaller rooms considerably, so it performs best in well-lit or larger spaces. The warm base keeps it from appearing cold despite its depth.

It sits naturally beside other earth-toned greens like Soft Fern and Dry Sage, while Pale Avocado lightens the palette without clashing. Pairing with Newburg Green deepens the scheme, and White Dove provides necessary contrast on trim and ceilings.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

497

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Shady Lane in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Shady Lane under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Shady Lane under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

59°

Orange Family

Lightness

38%

Dark

Saturation

21%

Muted

LRV

18.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#76754D
RGB Decimal
118, 117, 77
RGB Percent
46.3%, 45.9%, 30.2%
HSL
58.5, 21.0%, 38.2%
HSV
58.5, 34.7%, 46.3%
CMYK
0.0%, 0.8%, 34.7%, 53.7%
YIQ
112.7, 13.5, -12.3
XYZ
15.17, 17.11, 9.52
CIE Lab
48.40, -6.35, 22.25
CIE Luv
48.40, 2.64, 27.87
Hunter Lab
41.36, -4.85, 14.15
Decimal
7763277

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