Green Sponge
2046-40 · #22C3AF · LRV 42 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Hidden Gem14
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3Green Sponge42
- 4Wythe Blue48
- 5Ocean Boulevard53
What Color Is Green Sponge, Really?
Green Sponge reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2046-40 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Green Sponge
Green Sponge is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Green Sponge
Green Sponge sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Green Sponge are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2046-40 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | SynergySW 6938 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.0 | 43 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Bayside5006-10A · Valspar | 5.0 | 44.3 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Tint of TurquoisePPG1232-5 · PPG / Glidden | 3.7 | 42 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Tint Of TurquoisePPG1232-5 · Glidden | 3.8 | 42 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Aquatica131-5DB · Dutch Boy | 3.4 | 40 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Jade MountainDE5697 · Dunn-Edwards | 2.5 | 39 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Green Sponge within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #22C3AF in HSL space. Pair Green Sponge with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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