Green Sponge 2046-40 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #23C4B0, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alexandra Valley from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #23C4B0 · 2046-40
Green Sponge
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Green Sponge Technical Profile
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Green Sponge in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Green Sponge 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 Sponge
Very similar
Vista PaintAlexandra Valley
Alexandra Valley
Vista Paint
Very similar
Jade Mountain
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rainforest Mist
Valspar
Very similar
Aquatica
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Turquoise
Behr
Very similar
Tint Of Turquoise
PPG
Very similar
Beach Toy
Kilz
Visible difference
Island Moment
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Larchmere
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Sponge
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Sponge
#23C4B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5D99BD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Sponge
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Sponge 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 Sponge.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Green Sponge — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Sponge have?
Green Sponge by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Green Sponge in your own space before committing.
What colors match Green Sponge from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Sponge are Alexandra Valley by Vista Paint (a very close match), Jade Mountain by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Rainforest Mist by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Green Sponge'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 Sponge?
Green Sponge has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.0, 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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