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Pastel Green
71%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pastel Green Technical Profile
What color is Pastel Green? It's a light cool green with the hex code #CAE7C1. Colors similar to Pastel Green include Valspar Summer Frolic, Behr Spring Valley, Hirshfield's Green Song. Pastel Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 71, Pastel Green reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Pastel Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pastel Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pastel Green
#CAE7C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7EB48C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pastel Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pastel 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 Pastel Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pastel Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pastel Green have?
Pastel Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Pastel Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Summer Frolic by Valspar (#CBE8BF), Spring Valley by Behr (#CFEBC8), Green Song by Hirshfield's (#D1E9C4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pastel Green?
Pastel Green has an LRV of 71.1, 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 Pastel Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.