Ref. #E9F1C4 · 400
Polar Lights
79%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Polar Lights Technical Profile
What color is Polar Lights? It's a light cool green with the hex code #E9F1C4. Colors similar to Polar Lights include Vista Paint Spring Glen, Vista Paint Green Mile, Behr Iced Green Apple. Polar Lights has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Polar Lights 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 Polar Lights
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Polar Lights
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Polar Lights
#E9F1C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8CBF73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Polar Lights
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Polar Lights 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 Polar Lights.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Polar Lights — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Polar Lights have?
Polar Lights by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Polar Lights from other brands?
The closest matches are Spring Glen by Vista Paint (#EBF1C5), Green Mile by Vista Paint (#EAEFC0), Iced Green Apple by Behr (#EDF6C6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Polar Lights?
Polar Lights has an LRV of 79.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Polar Lights's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.