Ref. #656843 · 2144-10
Guacamole
13%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Guacamole Technical Profile
What color is Guacamole? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #656843. Colors similar to Guacamole include Vista Paint Old School, Hirshfield's Old School, Vista Paint Aloe Leaf. Guacamole has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Guacamole creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Guacamole reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Guacamole
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Guacamole
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Guacamole
#656843
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B8559
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Guacamole
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Guacamole 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 Guacamole.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Guacamole — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Guacamole have?
Guacamole by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Guacamole from other brands?
The closest matches are Old School by Vista Paint (#666842), Old School by Hirshfield's (#686945), Aloe Leaf by Vista Paint (#626540). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Guacamole?
Guacamole has an LRV of 13.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Guacamole's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.