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Fresh Dew 435
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Noticeable green undertone
In CIELAB, Fresh Dew sits at L* 89.3, a* -5.7, b* 8.5. Its hue angle is 124° and its chroma is 10.2, so it leans green clearly enough to notice on a full wall. It classifies as neutral-warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 49%.
LRV 72.8: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 72.8, Fresh Dew is lighter than 82% 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 Fresh Dew
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gratifying Green | SW 6435 | 0.91 | Practically identical | |
| Enlightened Lime | SW 6721 | 1.56 | Very close | |
| Greening | SW 6448 | 1.85 | Very close |
Closest Behr match to Fresh Dew
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mystical Sea | 430E-2 | 0.37 | Practically identical | |
| Cavan | M380-1 | 0.55 | Practically identical | |
| Folly | MQ3-46 | 1.38 | Very close |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Celadon | CSP-785 | 1.44 | Very close | |
| Mint Chocolate Chip | 436 | 1.74 | Very close | |
| Glade Green | 498 | 1.83 | Very close | |
| Green Frappé | 484 | 2.01 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Green Essence | 853 | 2.03 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Sleeping Angel | 854 | 2.23 | 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.
- White Down OC-131 · lighter, LRV 76.7
- White Down 970 · lighter, LRV 76.7
- White Down CC-50 · lighter, LRV 76.7
- Natural Elements 1515 · darker, LRV 68.9
- Overcast OC-43 · darker, LRV 68.9
- Hint of Mint 505 · darker, LRV 68.7
Colors that go with Fresh Dew
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Misty Lilac 2071-70 · complementary (180°)
- Cake Batter CSP-215 · analogous (−30°)
- Lido Green 617 · analogous (+30°)
- Cumulus Cotton 2063-70 · triadic (120°)
- Pink Dynasty 1352 · triadic (240°)
Fresh Dew vs popular colors
- Gray Cashmere (Benjamin Moore 2138-60, ΔE 5.4) is darker (LRV 64.5 vs 72.8), more blue/cool, more red/pink, more muted.
- Sea Salt (Sherwin-Williams SW 6204, ΔE 5.9) is darker (LRV 63.2 vs 72.8), more blue/cool, more red/pink, more muted.
- Swiss Coffee (Benjamin Moore OC-45, ΔE 6.1) is lighter (LRV 81.9 vs 72.8), more blue/cool, more red/pink, more muted.