Ref. #DAEEE2 · 849
Carried Away
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Carried Away Technical Profile
What color is Carried Away? It's a light cool green with the hex code #DAEEE2. Colors similar to Carried Away include PPG Sea Mist, Vista Paint Dream of Green, PPG Maggie's Magic. Carried Away has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Carried Away reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Carried Away
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carried Away
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carried Away
#DAEEE2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#82B0AB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carried Away
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carried Away 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 Carried Away.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Carried Away — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carried Away have?
Carried Away by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Carried Away from other brands?
The closest matches are Sea Mist by PPG (#DBEEE0), Dream of Green by Vista Paint (#DEF0E4), Maggie's Magic by PPG (#DDEEE2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Carried Away?
Carried Away has an LRV of 79.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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