Shady Lane 497 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #77764E, estimated LRV 17 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garnish from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #77764E · 497
Shady Lane
17%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Shady Lane Technical Profile
HEX Code#77764E
RGB119, 118, 78
Estimated LRV17.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Shady Lane
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shady Lane
#77764E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D9563
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shady Lane
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shady Lane Room Palettes
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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
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Shady Lane — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shady Lane have?
Shady Lane by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Shady Lane from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shady Lane are Garnish by Behr (a close digital match), Palm Desert by Behr (a close digital match), European Olive by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Shady Lane'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 Shady Lane?
Shady Lane has a estimated lightness value of 17.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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