Green Umber CW-460 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D4D090, LRV 59 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Mood from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D4D090 · CW-460
Green Umber
59%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Green Umber Technical Profile
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Green Umber in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Green Umber 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 Umber
Nearly identical
BehrWinter Mood
Winter Mood
Behr
Nearly identical
Frontenac Hills
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gleeful
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Crocodile Tears
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Soothing Green Tea
PPG
Very similar
Footie Pajamas
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Olive Marinade
Valspar
Very similar
Spring Revival
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lime Tart
Kilz
Very similar
Thrive .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Umber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Umber
#D4D090
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CB47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Umber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Umber 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 Umber.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Green Umber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Umber have?
Green Umber by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Green Umber in your own space before committing.
What colors match Green Umber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Umber are Winter Mood by Behr (a near-identical match), Almondine by Behr (a near-identical match), Ground Ginger by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Green Umber'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 Umber?
Green Umber has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Green Umber's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.