Burgess Green CW-485 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BBBE9A, LRV 50 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Shores from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BBBE9A · CW-485
Burgess Green
50%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Burgess Green Technical Profile
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Burgess Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Burgess 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 MooreBurgess Green
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGolden Shores
Golden Shores
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Clay Pebble
Behr
Nearly identical
Sumptuous Sage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bahia Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
Light Pine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Recycled Glass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Willowed Tree
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Glass .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Vapor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Kiwi
Kilz
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Burgess Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Burgess Green
#BBBE9A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burgess Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Burgess 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 Burgess Green.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Burgess Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Burgess Green have?
Burgess Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Burgess Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Burgess Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Burgess Green are Golden Shores by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Clay Pebble by Behr (a near-identical match), Sumptuous Sage by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Burgess 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 Burgess Green?
Burgess Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.7, 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 Burgess Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.