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Benjamin Moore Green Essence

853 · #E3ECD9 · LRV ~81.3

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Gratitude (~98% proximity)

Green Essence (853) is a cool white from Benjamin Moore with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 81.3 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Gratitude (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Green Essence in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

81.3 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

853

HEX

#E3ECD9

RGB

227, 236, 217

HSL

88°, 33%, 89%

Family

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Green Essence FAQ

What undertone does Green Essence have?

Green Essence is a cool white with a moderate green undertone, 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 Green Essence?

Green Essence has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 81.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Glidden: Gratitude (PPG1120-2), ~98% proximity; PPG: Gratitude (PPG1120-2), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Winter Shamrock (DE5617), ~97% proximity; Behr: Mayfair White (M390-1), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Green Mist (6005-9A), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Spinach White (SW 6434), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gratifying Green (HGSW6435), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: James White (No. 2010), ~90% 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 Green Essence?

The HEX code of Green Essence (853) is #E3ECD9, RGB 227, 236, 217. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.