Budding Green CSP-790 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C9D1B8, estimated LRV 62 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dune Grass from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #C9D1B8 · CSP-790
Budding Green
62%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Budding Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#C9D1B8
RGB201, 209, 184
Estimated LRV61.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Budding Green
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Budding Green
#C9D1B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8CAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Budding Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Budding 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
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Budding Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Budding Green have?
Budding Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Budding Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Budding Green are Dune Grass by Behr (a close digital match), Glass .02 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Stone Creek by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Budding Green'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 Budding Green?
Budding Green has a estimated lightness value of 61.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Budding Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.