Green Essence 853 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E4EDDA, estimated LRV 80 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gratitude from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #E4EDDA · 853
Green Essence
80%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Green Essence Technical Profile
HEX Code#E4EDDA
RGB228, 237, 218
Estimated LRV80.0
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 Familygreen
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Compare alternatives to Green Essence
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Gratitude
PPG
#E0EAD7
Close digital match
Chartreuse Frost
Valspar
#E9F0DE
Close digital match
Light Bamboo
Dutch Boy
#E7EEDD
Close digital match
Winter Shamrock
Dunn-Edwards
#E3EFDD
Close digital match
Turtle Dove
Behr
#E4EBD5
Close digital match
Nature’s Palette
Vista Paint
#E1EDD8
Close digital match
Leaf Print
Hirshfield's
#DFECD9
Close digital match
Forest Light
Kilz
#E1E9D1
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Grey White
RAL
#E7EBDA
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Gratifying Green
Sherwin-Williams
#DAE2CD
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Colorhouse
#F4F8E7
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Colors That Work With Green Essence
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Essence
#E4EDDA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AE84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Essence
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Essence 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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Green Essence — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Essence have?
Green Essence by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green 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 Green Essence from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Essence are Gratitude by PPG (a close digital match), Chilled Mint by PPG (a close digital match), Chartreuse Frost by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Green Essence'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 Essence?
Green Essence has a estimated lightness value of 80.0, 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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Why Green Essence's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.