Greenmount Silk HC-3 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EDE5C5, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #EDE5C5 · HC-3
Greenmount Silk
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Greenmount Silk Technical Profile
HEX Code#EDE5C5
RGB237, 229, 197
Estimated LRV75.9
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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YL-W6
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#EDE4C6
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#EAE4C4
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#F1E8C6
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#ECE6C8
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#EBE6C7
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#F2EBCB
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Daybreak
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#F3EAC6
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Colors That Work With Greenmount Silk
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Greenmount Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Greenmount Silk are YL-W6 by Behr (a close digital match), Loire Valley Sunrise by PPG (a close digital match), Sparkler White by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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