Green Cast 842 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DAE8E0, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Luminous Mist from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DAE8E0 · 842
Green Cast
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Green Cast Technical Profile
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Green Cast in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Green Cast in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGreen Cast
Nearly identical
ValsparLuminous Mist
Luminous Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cactus Blossom
PPG
Nearly identical
Green Trance
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Aqua Springs
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pensive Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Snow Drift
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fizzle
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Creamy Mint
Kilz
Nearly identical
Snow Drift
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Cast
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Cast
#DAE8E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Cast
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Cast 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 Green Cast.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Green Cast — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Cast have?
Green Cast by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Green Cast in your own space before committing.
What colors match Green Cast from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Cast are Luminous Mist by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cactus Blossom by PPG (a near-identical match), Echo by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Green Cast'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 Green Cast?
Green Cast has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Green Cast's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.