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Green Wave

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Green Wave remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#C2DAD3

LRV

65.16

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Light Reflectance Value
65.16
Light
TemperatureCool
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Chantilly Lace
Green Wave
Chantilly Lace vs Green Wave
Chantilly Lace
Green Wave
Benjamin Moore
Chantilly Lace
OC-65 · LRV 90
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65

Chantilly Lace reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 65), opening up a space where Green Wave encloses it.

Green Wave
Snow on the Mountain
Green Wave vs Snow on the Mountain
Green Wave
Snow on the Mountain
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65
Benjamin Moore
Snow on the Mountain
1513 · LRV 80

At LRV 80 vs 65, Snow on the Mountain is decisively the brighter choice.

Buckland Blue
Green Wave
Buckland Blue vs Green Wave
Buckland Blue
Green Wave
Benjamin Moore
Buckland Blue
HC-151 · LRV 23
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65

Green Wave reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 23), opening up a space where Buckland Blue encloses it.

Brilliant White
Green Wave
Brilliant White vs Green Wave
Brilliant White
Green Wave
Benjamin Moore
Brilliant White
OC-150 · LRV 84
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65

Brilliant White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 65), opening up a space where Green Wave encloses it.

Similar Colors

Green Wave
Iced Green
Green Wave vs Iced Green
Green Wave
Iced Green
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65
Benjamin Moore
Iced Green
673 · LRV 68

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 68 vs 65), so neither reads brighter in a room.

At Sea
Green Wave
At Sea vs Green Wave
At Sea
Green Wave
Benjamin Moore
At Sea
666 · LRV 71
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65

A 6-point LRV gap (71 vs 65) makes At Sea the marginally brighter of the two.

Aberdeen Green
Green Wave
Aberdeen Green vs Green Wave
Aberdeen Green
Green Wave
Benjamin Moore
Aberdeen Green
631 · LRV 64
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65

With LRVs of 65 and 64, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Antiguan Sky
Green Wave
Antiguan Sky vs Green Wave
Antiguan Sky
Green Wave
Benjamin Moore
Antiguan Sky
2040-60 · LRV 68
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65

With LRVs of 68 and 65, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Green Wave
Raindrops on Roses
Green Wave vs Raindrops on Roses
Green Wave
Raindrops on Roses
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65
Benjamin Moore
Raindrops on Roses
1443 · LRV 72

A 7-point LRV gap (72 vs 65) makes Raindrops on Roses the marginally brighter of the two.

Aplomb
Green Wave
Aplomb vs Green Wave
Aplomb
Green Wave
Benjamin Moore
Aplomb
AF-625 · LRV 21
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65

Green Wave reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 21), opening up a space where Aplomb encloses it.

Green Wave
Velvet Cloak
Green Wave vs Velvet Cloak
Green Wave
Velvet Cloak
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65
Benjamin Moore
Velvet Cloak
CSP-480 · LRV 5

Green Wave reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 5), opening up a space where Velvet Cloak encloses it.

Green Wave
Kalamata
Green Wave vs Kalamata
Green Wave
Kalamata
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65
Benjamin Moore
Kalamata
AF-630 · LRV 11

At LRV 65 vs 11, Green Wave is decisively the brighter choice.

Dark Walnut
Green Wave
Dark Walnut vs Green Wave
Dark Walnut
Green Wave
Benjamin Moore
Dark Walnut
1358 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65

At LRV 65 vs 10, Green Wave is decisively the brighter choice.

Dark Purple
Green Wave
Dark Purple vs Green Wave
Dark Purple
Green Wave
Benjamin Moore
Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65

At LRV 65 vs 6, Green Wave is decisively the brighter choice.

Caponata
Green Wave
Caponata vs Green Wave
Caponata
Green Wave
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65

Green Wave reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 6), opening up a space where Caponata encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Green Wave
Sea Foam
Green Wave vs Sea Foam
Green Wave
Sea Foam
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65
Benjamin Moore
Sea Foam
2123-60 · LRV 83

Sea Foam reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 65), opening up a space where Green Wave encloses it.

Green Wave
Sweet Dreams
Green Wave vs Sweet Dreams
Green Wave
Sweet Dreams
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65
Benjamin Moore
Sweet Dreams
847 · LRV 76

Sweet Dreams reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 65), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Green Wave
Warm Springs
Green Wave vs Warm Springs
Green Wave
Warm Springs
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65
Benjamin Moore
Warm Springs
682 · LRV 53

Green Wave reads slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 53), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Antique Glass
Green Wave
Antique Glass vs Green Wave
Antique Glass
Green Wave
Benjamin Moore
Antique Glass
CSP-695 · LRV 52
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65

At LRV 65 vs 52, Green Wave is decisively the brighter choice.

Galt Blue
Green Wave
Galt Blue vs Green Wave
Galt Blue
Green Wave
Benjamin Moore
Galt Blue
CW-560 · LRV 64
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 65 vs 64), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Green Wave
St. Lucia Teal
Green Wave vs St. Lucia Teal
Green Wave
St. Lucia Teal
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65
Benjamin Moore
St. Lucia Teal
683 · LRV 44

Green Wave reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 44), opening up a space where St. Lucia Teal encloses it.

Dreamcatcher
Green Wave
Dreamcatcher vs Green Wave
Dreamcatcher
Green Wave
Benjamin Moore
Dreamcatcher
640 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Green Wave
681 · LRV 65

At LRV 65 vs 48, Green Wave is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

HEX#C2DAD3
RGB194, 218, 211
HSL162° 24% 81%
CMYK11 0 3 15
CIE LabL: 85.2 a: -9.3 b: 0.7
XYZX: 0.59 Y: 0.66 Z: 0.71