New Retro 422 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D9EEC5, 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.
Ref. #D9EEC5 · 422
New Retro
77%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
New Retro Technical Profile
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New Retro in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to New Retro in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreNew Retro
Nearly identical
BehrPalm Breeze
Palm Breeze
Behr
Nearly identical
Lime Sherbet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Echo of Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Green Song
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Green Vibes
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cooled Citrus
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Envious Pastel
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mellow Mint
PPG
Very similar
Melon Extract
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Green
RAL
Visible difference
Leaf .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Retro
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to New Retro.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample New Retro in your own space before committing.
What colors match New Retro from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Retro are Palm Breeze by Behr (a near-identical match), Lime Sherbet by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sprig of Mint by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 New Retro's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.