Aurora Borealis 565 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #7BAD7B, LRV 36 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Goddess Green from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7BAD7B · 565
Aurora Borealis
36%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Aurora Borealis Technical Profile
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Aurora Borealis in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aurora Borealis in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAurora Borealis
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGoddess Green
Goddess Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Verde
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Elf
Valspar
Very similar
Frosted Emerald
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Goddess Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Chatty Cricket
PPG
Very similar
Wheatgrass
Kilz
Very similar
Holy Herb
Behr
Very similar
Botanic Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pale Green
RAL
Very similar
Raw Tomatillo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aurora Borealis
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aurora Borealis
#7BAD7B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD99
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aurora Borealis
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aurora Borealis 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 Aurora Borealis.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Aurora Borealis — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aurora Borealis have?
Aurora Borealis by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Aurora Borealis in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aurora Borealis from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aurora Borealis are Goddess Green by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Verde by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Thrive .05 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Aurora Borealis's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Aurora Borealis?
Aurora Borealis has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Aurora Borealis's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.