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Emerald Vapor 845
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Subtle green undertone
In CIELAB, Emerald Vapor sits at L* 93.1, a* -4.7, b* 1.6. Its hue angle is 161° and its chroma is 5.0, so it leans green only slightly — the undertone mostly shows next to whiter or grayer colors. It classifies as neutral-warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 16%.
LRV 82.1: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 82.1, Emerald Vapor is lighter than 95% 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 Emerald Vapor
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opera Glass | SW 7129 | 0.70 | Practically identical | |
| Aquacade | SW 7130 | 1.54 | Very close | |
| Timid Blue | SW 6490 | 1.76 | Very close |
Closest Behr match to Emerald Vapor
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refreshed | ICC-92 | 0.95 | Practically identical | |
| Beach Glass | ICC-37 | 0.97 | Practically identical | |
| Waterfall Mist | W-D-510 | 1.08 | Very close |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Come Sail Away | 846 | 1.24 | Very close | |
| Stonewashed | 865 | 1.71 | Very close | |
| Sea Foam | 2123-60 | 2.07 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Snow Angel | 841 | 2.16 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Tulle Skirt | 2135-70 | 2.21 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Green Cast | 842 | 2.31 | 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.
- Super White OC-152 · lighter, LRV 87.4
- Capitol White CW-10 · lighter, LRV 86.9
- Opulence OC-69 · lighter, LRV 87.7
- Clear Skies 2054-70 · darker, LRV 77.0
- Lacey Pearl 2108-70 · darker, LRV 77.5
- Woodland White 463 · darker, LRV 77.0
Colors that go with Emerald Vapor
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Raspberry Ice 2072-70 · complementary (180°)
- Snow Angel 841 · analogous (−30°)
- Whispering Spring 2136-70 · analogous (+30°)
- Polar White 2069-70 · triadic (120°)
- Pink Bliss 2093-70 · triadic (240°)
Emerald Vapor vs popular colors
- White Heron (Benjamin Moore OC-57, ΔE 4.4) is lighter (LRV 86.7 vs 82.1), more yellow/warm, more red/pink.
- Chantilly Lace (Benjamin Moore OC-65, ΔE 4.5) is lighter (LRV 90.0 vs 82.1), more red/pink, more muted.
- Extra White (Sherwin-Williams SW 7006, ΔE 4.5) is lighter (LRV 85.9 vs 82.1), more red/pink, more muted.