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Benjamin Moore Van Alen Green HC-120

Van Alen Green

Benjamin Moore

HC-120

About Van Alen Green by Benjamin Moore

Van Alen Green HC-120 by Benjamin Moore is a mid cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 65% and hue near 94° for steady results across rooms. Gives balance to offices, kitchens, and entries. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 65%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #cad7c0

RGB: 202, 215, 192

Hue94°

Saturation22%

Lightness80%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Van Alen Green 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 Van Alen Green looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Van Alen Green HC-120 a warm or cool color?
Van Alen Green by Benjamin Moore is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Van Alen Green?
Van Alen Green sits in the green family. Its hue is about 94°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Van Alen Green?
Brightness is about 65%. Saturation is around 22%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 80%. Hue is close to 94°. The hex value is #cad7c0. The RGB value is 202, 215, 192.
Is Van Alen Green better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Van Alen Green has brightness around 65%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Van Alen Green?
You can match Van Alen Green 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 Van Alen Green work best in a home?
Van Alen Green works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Van Alen Green compare to a pure white paint?
Van Alen Green is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone 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 Van Alen Green 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 Van Alen Green 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 Van Alen Green. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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