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Kiwi

38%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Kiwi 544 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #96AE6E, LRV 38 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Parsley from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Kiwi Technical Profile

HEX Code#96AE6E
RGB150, 174, 110
LRV37.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Kiwi in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Kiwi in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreKiwi
Nearly identical
BehrFrench Parsley

French Parsley

Behr

Nearly identical

Mardi Gras Green

Valspar

Nearly identical

Kale

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Luscious Lime

PPG

Very similar

Urban Zen

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Mesclun Green

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Pale Green

RAL

Very similar

Green Apple Peels

Vista Paint

Very similar

Perennial Garden

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Vitality

Kilz

Very similar

Yeabridge Green

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Thrive .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Kiwi

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Kiwi

#96AE6E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8AAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Kiwi

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Spring Hosta Green

Complement

Blooming Lilac

Kiwi Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gibson Gold

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Seduction

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Kiwi.

Barefoot in the Grass

Benjamin Moore · CSP-840

#9CA476

Green Thumb

Benjamin Moore · CSP-870

#8EAE62

Grenada Green

Benjamin Moore · 432

#9CB07C

Mountain Lane

Benjamin Moore · 488

#969E6F

Fraser Fir

Benjamin Moore · 503

#9E9F70

Medieval Times

Benjamin Moore · 530

#A2A565

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Irish Folklore

Behr · P380-3

#D2FAB8

Teal Treat

Hirshfield's · 0712

#D9F2E3

Lite Retro Green

Dutch Boy · 130-1DB

#DAF2EA

East of the Sun

Valspar · 8001-25B

#F9EC9F

Highest Mountain Mist

PPG · 30GG 65/082

#C3D8D2

Snip Of Parsley

Behr · M370-6

#609D30

Kiwi — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Kiwi have?
Kiwi by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Kiwi in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kiwi from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kiwi are French Parsley by Behr (a near-identical match), Mardi Gras Green by Valspar (a near-identical match), Kale by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Kiwi'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 Kiwi?
Kiwi has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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