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Chameleon

71%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Chameleon 526 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E1E3BF, LRV 71 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Forgive Quickly from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Chameleon Technical Profile

HEX Code#E1E3BF
RGB225, 227, 191
LRV71.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Chameleon in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Chameleon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreChameleon
Nearly identical
PPGForgive Quickly

Forgive Quickly

PPG

Nearly identical

Flowery

Behr

Nearly identical

Tinted Mint

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Forest Found

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Forest Found

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Honeydew

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Seawind

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Mint Ice Cream

Kilz

Very similar

Lime Ice

Valspar

Very similar

Thrive .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

Oyster White

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Chameleon

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Chameleon

#E1E3BF

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#96B181

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Chameleon

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Belvedere Cream

Complement

Peak of Perfection

Chameleon Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Pine Brook

Pop

Fields of Gold

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Raleigh Green

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Indi Gogo

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Chameleon.

Almond

Benjamin Moore · CC-280

#E8DCBC

Malton

Benjamin Moore · 1073

#E8D9BF

Norfolk Cream

Benjamin Moore · 261

#EDE4C2

Light Green

Benjamin Moore · 408

#E2F0C3

Riverdale Green

Benjamin Moore · 415

#E2F1BB

Heartsmere

Benjamin Moore · 1114

#EFDDBF

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

White Wing

Kilz · LJ260

#F4F3EE

Muslin White

PPG · 82YY 85/038

#F1EFE7

Daylilly Yellow

Vista Paint · 0859

#F9EFD0

Lemon Appeal

Vista Paint · 0798

#EEE2AC

White Beach

Dunn-Edwards · DE5371

#FFF6D9

Ivory Keys

Behr · T16-17

#F3F1E7

Chameleon — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Chameleon have?
Chameleon 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 Chameleon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chameleon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chameleon are Forgive Quickly by PPG (a near-identical match), Flowery by Behr (a near-identical match), Tinted Mint by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chameleon'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 Chameleon?
Chameleon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.

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