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Aurora Borealis

Often used for its versatile qualities, Aurora Borealis remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#7AAC7A

LRV

35.04

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Light Reflectance Value
35.04
Medium
TemperatureNeutral
Tone
Bold Vibrant
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Aurora Borealis
White Dove
Aurora Borealis vs White Dove
Aurora Borealis
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Aurora Borealis
565 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
OC-17 · LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 35, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.

Aurora Borealis
Baby Seal Black
Aurora Borealis vs Baby Seal Black
Aurora Borealis
Baby Seal Black
Benjamin Moore
Aurora Borealis
565 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Baby Seal Black
2119-30 · LRV 9

At LRV 35 vs 9, Aurora Borealis is decisively the brighter choice.

Aurora Borealis
Glazed Green
Aurora Borealis vs Glazed Green
Aurora Borealis
Glazed Green
Benjamin Moore
Aurora Borealis
565 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Glazed Green
499 · LRV 67

At LRV 67 vs 35, Glazed Green is decisively the brighter choice.

Aurora Borealis
Baby's Breath
Aurora Borealis vs Baby's Breath
Aurora Borealis
Baby's Breath
Benjamin Moore
Aurora Borealis
565 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Baby's Breath
873 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 35, Baby's Breath is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Aurora Borealis
Gumdrop
Aurora Borealis vs Gumdrop
Aurora Borealis
Gumdrop
Benjamin Moore
Aurora Borealis
565 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Gumdrop
564 · LRV 42

A 7-point LRV gap (42 vs 35) makes Gumdrop the marginally brighter of the two.

Aurora Borealis
Stokes Forest Green
Aurora Borealis vs Stokes Forest Green
Aurora Borealis
Stokes Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Aurora Borealis
565 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Stokes Forest Green
2035-40 · LRV 36

With LRVs of 36 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Aurora Borealis
Cedar Green
Aurora Borealis vs Cedar Green
Aurora Borealis
Cedar Green
Benjamin Moore
Aurora Borealis
565 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Cedar Green
2034-40 · LRV 40

A 5-point LRV gap (40 vs 35) makes Cedar Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Aurora Borealis
Four Leaf Clover
Aurora Borealis vs Four Leaf Clover
Aurora Borealis
Four Leaf Clover
Benjamin Moore
Aurora Borealis
565 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Four Leaf Clover
573 · LRV 36

With LRVs of 36 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Aurora Borealis
Iris Bliss
Aurora Borealis vs Iris Bliss
Aurora Borealis
Iris Bliss
Benjamin Moore
Aurora Borealis
565 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Iris Bliss
1383 · LRV 34

With LRVs of 35 and 34, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Aurora Borealis
Grappa
Aurora Borealis vs Grappa
Aurora Borealis
Grappa
Benjamin Moore
Aurora Borealis
565 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Grappa
1393 · LRV 9

At LRV 35 vs 9, Aurora Borealis is decisively the brighter choice.

Aurora Borealis
Wild Orchid
Aurora Borealis vs Wild Orchid
Aurora Borealis
Wild Orchid
Benjamin Moore
Aurora Borealis
565 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Wild Orchid
2072-40 · LRV 25

Aurora Borealis reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 25), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Aurora Borealis
Black Raspberry
Aurora Borealis vs Black Raspberry
Aurora Borealis
Black Raspberry
Benjamin Moore
Aurora Borealis
565 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Black Raspberry
2072-20 · LRV 7

Aurora Borealis reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 7), opening up a space where Black Raspberry encloses it.

Aurora Borealis
Carolina Plum
Aurora Borealis vs Carolina Plum
Aurora Borealis
Carolina Plum
Benjamin Moore
Aurora Borealis
565 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Carolina Plum
1384 · LRV 27

Aurora Borealis reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 27), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Aurora Borealis
Purple Lotus
Aurora Borealis vs Purple Lotus
Aurora Borealis
Purple Lotus
Benjamin Moore
Aurora Borealis
565 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Purple Lotus
2072-30 · LRV 10

At LRV 35 vs 10, Aurora Borealis is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Aurora Borealis
Cedar Green
Aurora Borealis vs Cedar Green
Aurora Borealis
Cedar Green
Benjamin Moore
Aurora Borealis
565 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Cedar Green
2034-40 · LRV 40

A 5-point LRV gap (40 vs 35) makes Cedar Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Aurora Borealis
Gumdrop
Aurora Borealis vs Gumdrop
Aurora Borealis
Gumdrop
Benjamin Moore
Aurora Borealis
565 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Gumdrop
564 · LRV 42

A 7-point LRV gap (42 vs 35) makes Gumdrop the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Aurora Borealis
Bunker Hill Green
Aurora Borealis vs Bunker Hill Green
Aurora Borealis
Bunker Hill Green
Benjamin Moore
Aurora Borealis
565 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Bunker Hill Green
566 · LRV 23

Aurora Borealis reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 23), opening up a space where Bunker Hill Green encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#7AAC7A
RGB122, 172, 122
HSL120° 23% 58%
CMYK29 0 29 33
CIE LabL: 65.8 a: -26.7 b: 20.6
XYZX: 0.26 Y: 0.35 Z: 0.24