Ref. #778D6F · CW-520
Palace Green
24%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Palace Green Technical Profile
What color is Palace Green? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #778D6F. Colors similar to Palace Green include Vista Paint Maine Mist, Behr Shallot Bulb, Vista Paint Chic Shade. Palace Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, Palace Green 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, Palace Green 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 Palace Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Palace Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Palace Green
#778D6F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#83AC8C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Palace Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Palace 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 Palace Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Palace Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Palace Green have?
Palace Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Palace Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Maine Mist by Vista Paint (#7B8E71), Shallot Bulb by Behr (#7A8D73), Chic Shade by Vista Paint (#7B916E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Palace Green?
Palace Green has an LRV of 24.1, 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 Palace Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.