Seedling AF-450 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A4B793, LRV 44 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Haven from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A4B793 · AF-450
Seedling
44%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Seedling Technical Profile
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Seedling in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Seedling in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSeedling
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHaven
Haven
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Jungle Camouflage
Behr
Nearly identical
Rolling Glen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Green Glass
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Green Glass
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ginkgo Leaf
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cloistered Garden Green
PPG
Very similar
Calm Forest
Kilz
Very similar
Perrenial Garden
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Whirlybird
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Thrive .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pale Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Seedling
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Seedling
#A4B793
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD86
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Seedling
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Seedling 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 Seedling.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Seedling — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Seedling have?
Seedling 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 Seedling in your own space before committing.
What colors match Seedling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Seedling are Haven by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Jungle Camouflage by Behr (a near-identical match), Rolling Glen by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Seedling'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 Seedling?
Seedling has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Seedling's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.