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Benjamin Moore Pure Essence

638 · #C4DDCB · LRV ~67.8

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Solitaire (~97% proximity)

Pure Essence (638) is a light green from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 67.8 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Solitaire (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Pure Essence in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

67.8 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

638

HEX

#C4DDCB

RGB

196, 221, 203

HSL

137°, 27%, 82%

Family

Greens

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Pure Essence FAQ

What undertone does Pure Essence have?

Pure Essence has no strong undertone: it reads as a light green, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Pure Essence?

Pure Essence has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 67.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Pure Essence in other brands?

PPG: Solitaire (PPG1132-2), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Solitaire (PPG1132-2), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Green Grapes (8002-33B), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Misty Afternoon (DE5639), ~96% proximity; Behr: Wishful Green (M410-2), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Topiary Tint (SW 6449), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Topiary Tint (HGSW6449), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Teresa's Green (No. 236), ~86% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Pure Essence?

The HEX code of Pure Essence (638) is #C4DDCB, RGB 196, 221, 203. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.