Greenhow Blue CW-655 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #ADC8D5, estimated LRV 55 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Twinkle from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #ADC8D5 · CW-655
Greenhow Blue
55%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Greenhow Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#ADC8D5
RGB173, 200, 213
Estimated LRV55.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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 Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#ADC6D3
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#AAC5D3
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#A9C9D7
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#B3CEDA
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#ABC5D5
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#AEC4D0
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Dream .03
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#B4CBD9
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Dancing in the Rain
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Colors That Work With Greenhow Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Greenhow Blue
#ADC8D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858CAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Greenhow Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Greenhow Blue 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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Greenhow Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Greenhow Blue have?
Greenhow Blue by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Greenhow Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Greenhow Blue are Twinkle by PPG (a close digital match), Northern Sky Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Summer Rain by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Greenhow Blue'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 Greenhow Blue?
Greenhow Blue has a estimated lightness value of 55.0, 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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