Ref. #D5DBC0 · HC-117
Hancock Green
66%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Hancock Green Technical Profile
What color is Hancock Green? It's a light cool green with the hex code #D5DBC0. Colors similar to Hancock Green include PPG Breezeway, Behr Ocean Pearl, Behr Airy Green. Hancock Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 66, Hancock Green sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Hancock Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hancock Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hancock Green
#D5DBC0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#90AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hancock Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hancock Green 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 Hancock Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hancock Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hancock Green have?
Hancock Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Hancock Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Breezeway by PPG (#D6DBC0), Ocean Pearl by Behr (#D3DBC1), Airy Green by Behr (#D9DEC2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Hancock Green?
Hancock Green has an LRV of 66.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hancock Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.