Greenhow Blue CW-655 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #ADC8D5, 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.
Ref. #ADC8D5 · CW-655
Greenhow Blue
55%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Greenhow Blue Technical Profile
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Greenhow Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Greenhow Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGreenhow Blue
Nearly identical
PPGTwinkle
Twinkle
PPG
Nearly identical
Northern Sky Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vast Sky
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tender Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mountain Stream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dancing in the Rain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Opal Waters
Behr
Nearly identical
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Dancing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Frozen Tundra
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Greenhow Blue
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Greenhow Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Greenhow Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Greenhow Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Greenhow Blue are Twinkle by PPG (a near-identical match), Northern Sky Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Summer Rain by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Greenhow Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.