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Urban Nature

We've categorized Urban Nature as a versatile Green because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 7 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#B1B596

LRV

44.14

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Light Reflectance Value
44.14
Medium
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CalmingCozy
UseInterior & Exterior

Urban Nature in Real Rooms

Urban Nature has a medium-high LRV of 44.14 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a living room.

7 Living Room Photos

For open-concept living rooms, Urban Nature is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

AF-440 hallway makeover

Hallway walls in Urban Nature transition spaces gracefully.

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Coordinating Colors

Deep in Thought
Urban Nature
Deep in Thought vs Urban Nature
Deep in Thought
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Benjamin Moore
Deep in Thought
AF-30 · LRV 80
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

At LRV 80 vs 44, Deep in Thought is decisively the brighter choice.

Twilight Zone
Urban Nature
Twilight Zone vs Urban Nature
Twilight Zone
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Twilight Zone
2127-10 · LRV 5
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

At LRV 44 vs 5, Urban Nature is decisively the brighter choice.

Spa
Urban Nature
Spa vs Urban Nature
Spa
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Spa
AF-435 · LRV 63
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

Spa reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 44), opening up a space where Urban Nature encloses it.

Fernwood Green
Urban Nature
Fernwood Green vs Urban Nature
Fernwood Green
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Fernwood Green
2145-40 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

At LRV 57 vs 44, Fernwood Green is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Croquet
Urban Nature
Croquet vs Urban Nature
Croquet
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Croquet
AF-455 · LRV 45
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 45 vs 44), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Mosaic Tile
Urban Nature
Mosaic Tile vs Urban Nature
Mosaic Tile
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Mosaic Tile
1517 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 44 vs 44), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Tree Moss
Urban Nature
Tree Moss vs Urban Nature
Tree Moss
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Tree Moss
508 · LRV 47
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

With LRVs of 47 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Cheyenne Green
Urban Nature
Cheyenne Green vs Urban Nature
Cheyenne Green
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Cheyenne Green
1502 · LRV 40
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

A 4-point LRV gap (44 vs 40) makes Urban Nature the marginally brighter of the two.

Complementary Colors

Approaching Storm
Urban Nature
Approaching Storm vs Urban Nature
Approaching Storm
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Approaching Storm
CSP-535 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

Urban Nature reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 9), opening up a space where Approaching Storm encloses it.

French Violet
Urban Nature
French Violet vs Urban Nature
French Violet
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
French Violet
1427 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

Urban Nature reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 18), opening up a space where French Violet encloses it.

Blackberry Punch
Urban Nature
Blackberry Punch vs Urban Nature
Blackberry Punch
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Blackberry Punch
CC-962 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

Urban Nature reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 7), opening up a space where Blackberry Punch encloses it.

Iced Lavender
Urban Nature
Iced Lavender vs Urban Nature
Iced Lavender
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Iced Lavender
1410 · LRV 65
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

At LRV 65 vs 44, Iced Lavender is decisively the brighter choice.

North Cascades
Urban Nature
North Cascades vs Urban Nature
North Cascades
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
North Cascades
1411 · LRV 55
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

North Cascades reads slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 44), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Nosegay
Urban Nature
Nosegay vs Urban Nature
Nosegay
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

Nosegay reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 44), opening up a space where Urban Nature encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Urban Nature
Vale Mist
Urban Nature vs Vale Mist
Urban Nature
Vale Mist
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

Vale Mist reads slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 44), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Croquet
Urban Nature
Croquet vs Urban Nature
Croquet
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Croquet
AF-455 · LRV 45
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 45 vs 44), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Urban Nature
Wind Chime
Urban Nature vs Wind Chime
Urban Nature
Wind Chime
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Wind Chime
AF-465 · LRV 57

Wind Chime reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 44), opening up a space where Urban Nature encloses it.

Grecian Green
Urban Nature
Grecian Green vs Urban Nature
Grecian Green
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Green
507 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

A 10-point LRV gap (54 vs 44) makes Grecian Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Soft Fern
Urban Nature
Soft Fern vs Urban Nature
Soft Fern
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Soft Fern
2144-40 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

Soft Fern reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 44), opening up a space where Urban Nature encloses it.

Darker Colors

Misted Fern
Urban Nature
Misted Fern vs Urban Nature
Misted Fern
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Misted Fern
482 · LRV 31
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

Urban Nature reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 31), opening up a space where Misted Fern encloses it.

Aventurine
Urban Nature
Aventurine vs Urban Nature
Aventurine
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Aventurine
AF-445 · LRV 32
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

Urban Nature reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 32), opening up a space where Aventurine encloses it.

Dill Weed
Urban Nature
Dill Weed vs Urban Nature
Dill Weed
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Dill Weed
481 · LRV 41
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

With LRVs of 44 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Mountain Lane
Urban Nature
Mountain Lane vs Urban Nature
Mountain Lane
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Mountain Lane
488 · LRV 31
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

Urban Nature reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 31), opening up a space where Mountain Lane encloses it.

Barefoot in the Grass
Urban Nature
Barefoot in the Grass vs Urban Nature
Barefoot in the Grass
Urban Nature
Benjamin Moore
Barefoot in the Grass
CSP-840 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Urban Nature
AF-440 · LRV 44

Urban Nature reads slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Color Codes

HEX#B1B596
RGB177, 181, 150
HSL68° 17% 65%
CMYK2 0 17 29
CIE LabL: 72.6 a: -6.8 b: 15.4
XYZX: 0.40 Y: 0.45 Z: 0.35