Ref. #B6E5D6 · DE5688
What color is Ode to Green? It's a light cool green with the hex code #B6E5D6. Colors similar to Ode to Green include MPC Sedum Green, PPG Wintergreen Mint, Benjamin Moore Biscayne Shore. Ode to Green has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 71, Ode to Green 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.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Side Walls
#B6E5D6
Accent Wall
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7CACB6
Trim & Molding
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Ode to Green.
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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 Ode to Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.