Budding Green CSP-790 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C9D1B8, 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.
Ref. #C9D1B8 · CSP-790
Budding Green
62%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Budding Green Technical Profile
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Budding Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Budding Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBudding Green
Nearly identical
BehrDune Grass
Dune Grass
Behr
Nearly identical
Glass .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Water Magic
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Zion
Kilz
Nearly identical
Apple Blossom Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Green Grove
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Perspective
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pickling Spice
PPG
Very similar
Bonsai Tint
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pine Mist
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Eddy
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Budding Green
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Budding Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Budding Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Budding Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Budding Green are Dune Grass by Behr (a near-identical match), Glass .02 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Stone Creek by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Budding Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.