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Cambridge Green
20%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cambridge Green Technical Profile
What color is Cambridge Green? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #74806B. Colors similar to Cambridge Green include Dunn-Edwards Greenland, PPG Lottery Winnings, Behr Gazebo Green. Cambridge Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Cambridge Green creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Cambridge 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 Cambridge Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cambridge Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cambridge Green
#74806B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#79A57C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cambridge Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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.
Cambridge Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cambridge Green have?
Cambridge Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Cambridge Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Greenland by Dunn-Edwards (#737D6A), Lottery Winnings by PPG (#768371), Gazebo Green by Behr (#788471). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cambridge Green?
Cambridge Green has an LRV of 20.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cambridge Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.