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Benjamin Moore Green Cast 842

Green Cast

Benjamin Moore

842

About Green Cast by Benjamin Moore

Green Cast 842 by Benjamin Moore is a light cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 77% and hue near 146° for steady results across rooms. Works well in bright rooms, baths, or clean modern spaces. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 77.2%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #d9e7df

RGB: 217, 231, 223

Hue146°

Saturation23%

Lightness88%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Green Cast from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Green Cast looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Green Cast 842 a warm or cool color?
Green Cast by Benjamin Moore is a cool light color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Green Cast?
Green Cast sits in the green family. Its hue is about 146°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Green Cast?
Brightness is about 77%. Saturation is around 23%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 88%. Hue is close to 146°. The hex value is #d9e7df. The RGB value is 217, 231, 223.
Is Green Cast better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Green Cast has brightness around 77%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Green Cast?
You can match Green Cast with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Green Cast work best in a home?
Green Cast is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft cool backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Green Cast compare to a pure white paint?
Green Cast is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Green Cast in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Green Cast in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Green Cast. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Green Cast. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.