Benjamin Moore Guilford Green: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 59

Guilford Green (HC-116) is a light green from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 59.4 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Apple Blossom Green (97% match).

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LRV

59.4 · Light

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-116

HEX

#CBCDAE

RGB

203, 205, 174

HSL

64°, 24%, 74%

Family

Greens

Colors similar to Guilford Green in Benjamin Moore

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Levingston Green Benjamin Moore · CW-490 · LRV 59

Harbor Town Benjamin Moore · 493 · LRV 58

Maidenhair Fern Benjamin Moore · 500 · LRV 61

Spring Meadow Benjamin Moore · 486 · LRV 59

Mesquite Benjamin Moore · 501 · LRV 55

Soft Fern Benjamin Moore · 2144-40 · LRV 58

Flowering Herbs Benjamin Moore · 514 · LRV 57

Richmond Gray Benjamin Moore · HC-96 · LRV 57

Guilford Green FAQ

What undertone does Guilford Green have?

Guilford Green is a light green with a strong yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Guilford Green?

Guilford Green has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 59.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Guilford Green in other brands?

Valspar: Apple Blossom Green (8003-31C), 97%; PPG: Pickling Spice (PPG1122-3), 96%; Glidden: Pickling Spice (PPG1122-3), 96%; Behr: Balance Green (S360-3), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Acanthus (SW 0029), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Sea Glass (DEC775), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Cooking Apple Green (No. 32), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bonsai Tint (HGSW6436), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Guilford Green?

The HEX code of Guilford Green (HC-116) is #CBCDAE, RGB 203, 205, 174. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.