Grecian Green by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Grecian Green

54%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Grecian Green Technical Profile

What color is Grecian Green? It's a medium warm neutral with the hex code #C4C8B2. Colors similar to Grecian Green include PPG Pale Pine, Vista Paint Plume Grass, Vista Paint Fernwood. Grecian Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 54, Grecian Green sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Grecian Green pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.

HEX Code#C4C8B2
RGB196, 200, 178
LRV53.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors Similar to Grecian Green

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Pale Pine

PPG

Nearly identical

Plume Grass

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Castle Path

Behr

Nearly identical

Mint Frost

Valspar

Nearly identical

Plume Grass

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Zion

Kilz

Nearly identical

Glass .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Acanthus

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Grecian Green

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Grecian Green

#C4C8B2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#92AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Grecian Green

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Stone Creek

Complement

Spring Lilac

Grecian Green Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Snow White

Accent

Alligator Alley

Pop

Ochre

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Gothic Green

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Indi Gogo

Pop

Scandinavian Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Grecian Green.

Gray Mirage

Benjamin Moore · 2142-50

#C9C6B3

Florentine Plaster

Benjamin Moore · CC-520

#CBC5B1

Harbor Town

Benjamin Moore · 493

#CCCCAE

Guilford Green

Benjamin Moore · HC-116

#CCCEAF

Ashen Tan

Benjamin Moore · 996

#CABFB0

Maidenhair Fern

Benjamin Moore · 500

#CDD0AF

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Double Infinity

Valspar · 8004-1F

#676064

Crystalline

Sherwin-Williams · 9691

#E9E3DE

Enthroned Above

Hirshfield's · 1199

#AC92B0

Grape Arbor

Kilz · TB-90

#847D5F

Wisp of Cocoa

Valspar · 8004-13B

#DECDBC

Sage Gray

Behr · 710F-4

#98B3A5

Grecian Green — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Grecian Green have?
Grecian Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Grecian Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Pale Pine by PPG (#C3C7B2), Plume Grass by Vista Paint (#C6C8B1), Fernwood by Vista Paint (#C1C5B1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Grecian Green?
Grecian Green has an LRV of 53.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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