Match Seedling
Benjamin Moore Seedling is a mid-tone shade, neutral in character with an LRV of 42. The matches below are ranked by ΔE, a perceptual color-difference score.
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Closest matches across every brand
One match per brand, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score calculated from Lab color space values. Lower is closer. Click any card to compare side by side in simulated rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (47 vs 42) makes Putting Green the marginally brighter of the two. The ΔE 3.5 gap is real but not dramatic — distinct as a choice, harmonious together.
A 4-point LRV gap (46 vs 42) makes Aquamarine the marginally brighter of the two. The ΔE 5.3 gap is real but not dramatic — distinct as a choice, harmonious together.
Harmonious reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 42), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms. At ΔE 5.7 they're clearly different, yet close enough to share a room.
With LRVs of 42 and 42, the two reflect almost the same amount of light. At ΔE 6.3 they're clearly different, yet close enough to share a room.
Whirlybird reads slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms. At ΔE 6.4 they're clearly different, yet close enough to share a room.
Seedling reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms. At ΔE 8.0 they're clearly different, yet close enough to share a room.
Freshwater Green reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 42), opening up a space where Seedling encloses it. At ΔE 8.3 they're clearly different, yet close enough to share a room.
A 11-point LRV gap (53 vs 42) makes S 2010-G50Y the marginally brighter of the two. A ΔE of 12.1 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.