Chameleon 526 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E1E3BF, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #E1E3BF · 526
Chameleon
71%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Chameleon Technical Profile
HEX Code#E1E3BF
RGB225, 227, 191
Estimated LRV71.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Compare alternatives to Chameleon
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Forgive Quickly
PPG
#E1E1BE
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Flowery
Behr
#E5E7C1
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Tinted Mint
Dunn-Edwards
#E3E7C4
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Forest Found
Vista Paint
#E0DFB8
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Forest Found
Hirshfield's
#E1DFBB
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Honeydew
Sherwin-Williams
#DBDDBD
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Seawind
Dutch Boy
#DBDDBD
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#EAEBC3
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Colors That Work With Chameleon
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Chameleon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chameleon are Forgive Quickly by PPG (a close digital match), Flowery by Behr (a close digital match), Tinted Mint by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Chameleon's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.