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Central Park
45%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Central Park Technical Profile
What color is Central Park? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #A8BA8A. Colors similar to Central Park include Valspar Gloaming Green, Dunn-Edwards Gardening, Dunn-Edwards Praying Mantis. Central Park has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 45 gives Central Park depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. 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 Central Park
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Central Park
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Central Park
#A8BA8A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8AAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Central Park
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Central Park 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 Central Park.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Central Park — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Central Park have?
Central Park by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Central Park from other brands?
The closest matches are Gloaming Green by Valspar (#A7B98B), Gardening by Dunn-Edwards (#ACBA8D), Praying Mantis by Dunn-Edwards (#A5BE8F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Central Park?
Central Park has an LRV of 45.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Central Park's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.