Van Alen Green vs S 2010-G50Y

Van Alen GreenBenjamin MoorevsS 2010-G50YNCSΔE 7.9Noticeable difference

Van Alen Green is a Benjamin Moore color while S 2010-G50Y comes from NCS. Van Alen Green reads as green, while S 2010-G50Y reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 64 vs 53, Van Alen Green will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Van Alen Green's green character against S 2010-G50Y's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Van Alen Green
Benjamin Moore · HC-120
Hex#CAD7C0
LRV64.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-120
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
S 2010-G50Y
NCS · S 2010-G50Y
Hex#c0c2ad
LRV52.8
BrandNCS
NumberS 2010-G50Y
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Van Alen Green vs S 2010-G50Y Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Van Alen Green on one side and S 2010-G50Y on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Van Alen Green comparisons

See how Van Alen Green stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Van Alen Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Van Alen Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Van Alen Green
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Van Alen Green is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Van Alen Green
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Van Alen Green reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Van Alen Green
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Van Alen Green is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Van Alen Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Van Alen Green reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Van Alen Green
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Van Alen Green reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Van Alen Green
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Van Alen Green is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Van Alen Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Van Alen Green reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Van Alen Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
Van Alen Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Van Alen Green is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Van Alen Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Van Alen Green is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Van Alen Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Van Alen Green is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Van Alen Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Van Alen Green is the lighter choice

Black grey
Van Alen Green
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Van Alen Green is the lighter choice

Piazza
Van Alen Green
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Nearly identical in tone

Humble Yellow
Van Alen Green
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Van Alen Green reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Van Alen Green
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Van Alen Green is the lighter choice

Senses
Van Alen Green
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Van Alen Green reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Van Alen Green
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Van Alen Green is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Van Alen Green
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Van Alen Green reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Van Alen Green
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Van Alen Green is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Van Alen Green
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Van Alen Green is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Van Alen Green
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Van Alen Green is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Van Alen Green
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Van Alen Green reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Van Alen Green
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Van Alen Green is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Van Alen Green
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Van Alen Green
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Van Alen Green
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Van Alen Green
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Van Alen Green is the lighter choice