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Perennial
39%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Perennial Technical Profile
What color is Perennial? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #A8B655. Colors similar to Perennial include Hirshfield's Hyper, Vista Paint Hyper, Vista Paint Jive Clive. Perennial has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 39 gives Perennial depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Perennial reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Perennial
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Perennial
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Perennial
#A8B655
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#92B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Perennial
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Perennial 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 Perennial.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Perennial — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Perennial have?
Perennial by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Perennial from other brands?
The closest matches are Hyper by Hirshfield's (#A6B554), Hyper by Vista Paint (#A5B551), Jive Clive by Vista Paint (#AEBC58). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Perennial?
Perennial has an LRV of 39.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Perennial's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.