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.
Ref. #E1E3BF · 526
Chameleon
71%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Chameleon Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Chameleon 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 Chameleon.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chameleon's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.