Ref. #6A7663 · CSP-805
In the Garden
17%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
In the Garden Technical Profile
What color is In the Garden? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #6A7663. Colors similar to In the Garden include Behr Pepper Mill, Valspar April Arbor, MPC Woodland Moss Green. In the Garden has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, In the Garden creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, In the Garden pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to In the Garden
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With In the Garden
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
In the Garden
#6A7663
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6E9E74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for In the Garden
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
In the Garden 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 In the Garden.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
In the Garden — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does In the Garden have?
In the Garden by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match In the Garden from other brands?
The closest matches are Pepper Mill by Behr (#687763), April Arbor by Valspar (#6C7460), Woodland Moss Green by MPC (#6A7260). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of In the Garden?
In the Garden has an LRV of 16.9, 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 In the Garden's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.