Card Room Green 79 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #899081, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Maid of the Mist from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #899081 · 79
Card Room Green
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Card Room Green Technical Profile
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Card Room Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Card Room Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallCard Room Green
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMaid of the Mist
Maid of the Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Carolina Gull
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Thistle
Behr
Nearly identical
Walkstone Moss
PPG
Nearly identical
Cottage Lattice Green
Valspar
Very similar
Stone Creek
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dowager
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Jade Dragon
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Stone Grey
RAL
Very similar
Cypress Garden
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Weeping Willow
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Card Room Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Card Room Green
#899081
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#86AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Card Room Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Card Room Green 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 Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Card Room Green.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Card Room Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Card Room Green have?
Card Room Green by Farrow & Ball has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Card Room Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Card Room Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Card Room Green are Maid of the Mist by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Majestic Evergreen by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Carolina Gull by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Card Room Green'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 Card Room Green?
Card Room Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Card Room Green's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.