Pure Essence 638 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C5DECC, LRV 66 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Grapes from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C5DECC · 638
Pure Essence
66%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pure Essence Technical Profile
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Pure Essence in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pure Essence in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePure Essence
Nearly identical
ValsparGreen Grapes
Green Grapes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vineyard Green
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Whisper of Pine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Solitaire
PPG
Nearly identical
Airy Aqua
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Misty Afternoon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Riverdale
Behr
Very similar
Julep
Kilz
Very similar
Jocular Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Water .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pure Essence
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pure Essence
#C5DECC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pure Essence
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pure Essence 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 Pure Essence.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pure Essence — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pure Essence have?
Pure Essence 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 Pure Essence in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pure Essence from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pure Essence are Green Grapes by Valspar (a near-identical match), Vineyard Green by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Whisper of Pine by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pure Essence'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 Pure Essence?
Pure Essence has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pure Essence's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.