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Aganthus Green
52%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Aganthus Green Technical Profile
What color is Aganthus Green? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #BAC1AE. Colors similar to Aganthus Green include Hirshfield's Arbor Vitae, PPG Side Kick, Dunn-Edwards Belize Green. Aganthus Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Aganthus Green sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Aganthus Green pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Aganthus Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aganthus Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aganthus Green
#BAC1AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8AAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aganthus Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aganthus Green Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Aganthus Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Aganthus Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aganthus Green have?
Aganthus Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Aganthus Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Arbor Vitae by Hirshfield's (#BBC3AD), Side Kick by PPG (#BFC3AE), Belize Green by Dunn-Edwards (#B9C3B3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Aganthus Green?
Aganthus Green has an LRV of 51.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Aganthus Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.