Greenmount Silk HC-3 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EDE5C5, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is YL-W6 from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDE5C5 · HC-3
Greenmount Silk
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Greenmount Silk Technical Profile
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Greenmount Silk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Greenmount Silk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGreenmount Silk
Nearly identical
BehrYL-W6
YL-W6
Behr
Nearly identical
Loire Valley Sunrise
PPG
Nearly identical
Sparkler White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Calla Lily
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pale Papyrus
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Garden Seat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Desert Flower
Valspar
Nearly identical
Daybreak
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
Lemon Ice
Kilz
Very similar
Air .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Greenmount Silk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Greenmount Silk
#EDE5C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6B979
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Greenmount Silk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Greenmount Silk 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 Greenmount Silk.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Greenmount Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Greenmount Silk have?
Greenmount Silk by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Greenmount Silk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Greenmount Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Greenmount Silk are YL-W6 by Behr (a near-identical match), Loire Valley Sunrise by PPG (a near-identical match), Sparkler White by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Greenmount Silk'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 Greenmount Silk?
Greenmount Silk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Greenmount Silk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.