Cypress Green 509 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A4A288, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lichen from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A4A288 · 509
Cypress Green
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cypress Green Technical Profile
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Cypress Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cypress Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCypress Green
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallLichen
Lichen
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Head for the Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dusty Olive
Valspar
Nearly identical
Green Sprout
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pacific Pines Sage
PPG
Nearly identical
Cricket
Behr
Very similar
Battle Harbor
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wainscot Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Expedition
Kilz
Very similar
Greywood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cypress Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cypress Green
#A4A288
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cypress Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cypress Green 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 Cypress Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cypress Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cypress Green have?
Cypress Green by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cypress Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cypress Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cypress Green are Lichen by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Head for the Beach by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dusty Olive by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cypress Green'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 Cypress Green?
Cypress Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cypress Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.