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Pine Sprigs 423
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Saturated green (a color, not a neutral)
In CIELAB, Pine Sprigs sits at L* 89.1, a* -16.5, b* 20.2. Its hue angle is 129° and its chroma is 26.1, so it reads as an outright green rather than a neutral. It classifies as neutral-warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 82%.
LRV 72.3: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 72.3, Pine Sprigs is lighter than 81% of Benjamin Moore colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Pine Sprigs
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Vibes | SW 6928 | 3.12 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Romaine | SW 6730 | 5.45 | Similar, clearly different | |
| Lime Granita | SW 6715 | 5.78 | Similar, clearly different |
Closest Behr match to Pine Sprigs
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Mist | 430A-3 | 0.81 | Practically identical | |
| Peridot | 430C-3 | 2.72 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Rockwood Jade | 440C-3 | 2.81 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Reilly Green | 555 | 1.15 | Very close | |
| New Retro | 422 | 2.22 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Scenic View | 424 | 2.43 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Apple Froth | 409 | 2.71 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Pastel Green | 548 | 2.78 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Celery Ice | 2030-60 | 3.16 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Parkside Dunes 568 · lighter, LRV 76.8
- New Retro 422 · lighter, LRV 76.8
- Apple Froth 409 · lighter, LRV 76.5
- Garland Green 429 · darker, LRV 68.8
- Soothing Green 535 · darker, LRV 67.9
- Early Spring Green 2032-50 · darker, LRV 67.7
Colors that go with Pine Sprigs
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Lily Lavender 2071-60 · complementary (180°)
- Luminaire 374 · analogous (−30°)
- Bahama Waters 576 · analogous (+30°)
- Honolulu Blue 2066-60 · triadic (120°)
- Light Chiffon Pink 2000-60 · triadic (240°)
Pine Sprigs vs popular colors
- Guilford Green (Benjamin Moore HC-116, ΔE 9.4) is darker (LRV 57.2 vs 72.3), more blue/cool, more red/pink, more muted.
- Beacon Hill Damask (Benjamin Moore HC-2, ΔE 10.6) is darker (LRV 68.0 vs 72.3), more yellow/warm, more red/pink.
- Soft Fern (Benjamin Moore 2144-40, ΔE 11.0) is darker (LRV 56.7 vs 72.3), more blue/cool, more red/pink, more muted.