New Retro 422 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D9EEC5, estimated LRV 77 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Palm Breeze from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #D9EEC5 · 422
New Retro
77%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
New Retro Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9EEC5
RGB217, 238, 197
Estimated LRV76.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Familygreen
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Compare alternatives to New Retro
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Palm Breeze
Behr
#DBF1C6
Close digital match
Lime Sherbet
Valspar
#D4EAC3
Close digital match
Echo of Spring
Vista Paint
#D4EBC7
Close digital match
Green Song
Hirshfield's
#D1E9C4
Close digital match
Green Vibes
Sherwin-Williams
#D4E7C3
Close digital match
Cooled Citrus
Dutch Boy
#D4E7C3
Close digital match
Envious Pastel
Dunn-Edwards
#DDF3C2
Similar digital color
Mellow Mint
PPG
#DDEDBD
Similar digital color
Melon Extract
Kilz
#D9E6BB
Similar digital color
Pastel Green
RAL
#BDECB6
Visible digital difference
Leaf .07
Colorhouse
#DDE5A9
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With New Retro
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Retro
#D9EEC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#78BA78
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Retro
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New Retro 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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New Retro — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Retro have?
New Retro by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green 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 New Retro from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Retro are Palm Breeze by Behr (a close digital match), Lime Sherbet by Valspar (a close digital match), Sprig of Mint by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting New Retro'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 New Retro?
New Retro has a estimated lightness value of 76.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why New Retro's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.