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Shady Lane

Often used for its versatile qualities, Shady Lane 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

#76754D

LRV

18.01

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Light Reflectance Value
18.01
Dark
TemperatureWarm
Tone
Rich
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Shady Lane
Swiss Coffee
Shady Lane vs Swiss Coffee
Shady Lane
Swiss Coffee
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Swiss Coffee
OC-45 · LRV 82

Swiss Coffee reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 18), opening up a space where Shady Lane encloses it.

Moon Shadow
Shady Lane
Moon Shadow vs Shady Lane
Moon Shadow
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore
Moon Shadow
1516 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18

At LRV 57 vs 18, Moon Shadow is decisively the brighter choice.

Black Ink
Shady Lane
Black Ink vs Shady Lane
Black Ink
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore
Black Ink
2127-20 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18

At LRV 18 vs 6, Shady Lane is decisively the brighter choice.

Shady Lane
Snowfall White
Shady Lane vs Snowfall White
Shady Lane
Snowfall White
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Snowfall White
OC-118 · LRV 90

At LRV 90 vs 18, Snowfall White is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Pine Brook
Shady Lane
Pine Brook vs Shady Lane
Pine Brook
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore
Pine Brook
490 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 18 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Greenbrook
Shady Lane
Greenbrook vs Shady Lane
Greenbrook
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore
Greenbrook
517 · LRV 17
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 18 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Pine Grove
Shady Lane
Pine Grove vs Shady Lane
Pine Grove
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore
Pine Grove
511 · LRV 19
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Chopped Dill
Shady Lane
Chopped Dill vs Shady Lane
Chopped Dill
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore
Chopped Dill
496 · LRV 21
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18

Chopped Dill reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Complementary Colors

Approaching Storm
Shady Lane
Approaching Storm vs Shady Lane
Approaching Storm
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore
Approaching Storm
CSP-535 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18

Shady Lane reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Luxe
Shady Lane
Luxe vs Shady Lane
Luxe
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore
Luxe
AF-580 · LRV 22
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18

A 4-point LRV gap (22 vs 18) makes Luxe the marginally brighter of the two.

Blue Gaspe
Shady Lane
Blue Gaspe vs Shady Lane
Blue Gaspe
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore
Blue Gaspe
1435 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18

Shady Lane reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Shady Lane
Violet Sparkle
Shady Lane vs Violet Sparkle
Shady Lane
Violet Sparkle
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Violet Sparkle
1422 · LRV 69

At LRV 69 vs 18, Violet Sparkle is decisively the brighter choice.

French Violet
Shady Lane
French Violet vs Shady Lane
French Violet
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore
French Violet
1427 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18

With LRVs of 18 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Blackberry Punch
Shady Lane
Blackberry Punch vs Shady Lane
Blackberry Punch
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore
Blackberry Punch
CC-962 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18

Shady Lane reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Shady Lane
Yukon Sky
Shady Lane vs Yukon Sky
Shady Lane
Yukon Sky
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Yukon Sky
1439 · LRV 39

At LRV 39 vs 18, Yukon Sky is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Eucalyptus Leaf
Shady Lane
Eucalyptus Leaf vs Shady Lane
Eucalyptus Leaf
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore
Eucalyptus Leaf
2144-20 · LRV 23
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18

Eucalyptus Leaf reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Home on the Range
Shady Lane
Home on the Range vs Shady Lane
Home on the Range
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore
Home on the Range
483 · LRV 22
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18

Home on the Range reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Chopped Dill
Shady Lane
Chopped Dill vs Shady Lane
Chopped Dill
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore
Chopped Dill
496 · LRV 21
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18

Chopped Dill reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Ponderosa Pine
Shady Lane
Ponderosa Pine vs Shady Lane
Ponderosa Pine
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore
Ponderosa Pine
531 · LRV 31
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18

At LRV 31 vs 18, Ponderosa Pine is decisively the brighter choice.

Darker Colors

Palmer Green
Shady Lane
Palmer Green vs Shady Lane
Palmer Green
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore
Palmer Green
CW-475 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18

Shady Lane reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Bonsai
Shady Lane
Bonsai vs Shady Lane
Bonsai
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore
Bonsai
CC-666 · LRV 13
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18

A 5-point LRV gap (18 vs 13) makes Shady Lane the marginally brighter of the two.

Guacamole
Shady Lane
Guacamole vs Shady Lane
Guacamole
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore
Guacamole
2144-10 · LRV 13
Benjamin Moore
Shady Lane
497 · LRV 18

A 5-point LRV gap (18 vs 13) makes Shady Lane the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

HEX#76754D
RGB118, 117, 77
HSL59° 21% 38%
CMYK0 1 35 54
CIE LabL: 48.4 a: -6.3 b: 22.3
XYZX: 0.15 Y: 0.17 Z: 0.10