Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Ponderosa Pine |
| SKU | 531 |
| Hex | #9C9A62 |
| RGB | 156, 154, 98 |
| HSL | 58°, 23%, 50% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Green |
About Benjamin Moore Ponderosa Pine
Ponderosa Pine sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Ponderosa Pine is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Ponderosa Pine within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9C9A62 in HSL space. Pair Ponderosa Pine with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Ponderosa Pine Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ponderosa Pine from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 531 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ponderosa Pine
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Ponderosa Pine. The nearest is Lemon Verbena (SW 7726) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Verbena swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ponderosa Pine
Behr's nearest match is River Bank (380F-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Ponderosa Pine without repainting risk. See the full River Bank swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ponderosa Pine
At Valspar, the closest color to Ponderosa Pine is Acacia Tree (T510) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.9 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acacia Tree swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ponderosa Pine
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ponderosa Pine is Leafy Romaine (PPG11-14) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Leafy Romaine swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ponderosa Pine
At Glidden, the closest color to Ponderosa Pine is Leafy Romaine (PPG11-14) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Leafy Romaine swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ponderosa Pine
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Ponderosa Pine is Foliage (224-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Foliage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ponderosa Pine
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ponderosa Pine is Mountain Moss (HGSW 2233) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Moss swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ponderosa Pine
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Ponderosa Pine is Grape Leaves (DE5495) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Leaves swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ponderosa Pine
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ponderosa Pine is Totally Cool (0787) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Totally Cool swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ponderosa Pine
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Ponderosa Pine. The nearest is Totally Cool (0787) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Totally Cool swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ponderosa Pine
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Ponderosa Pine. The nearest is Limelight (BD75) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Limelight swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ponderosa Pine
Kompozit has no exact twin of Ponderosa Pine. The nearest is Totally Cool (0787) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Totally Cool swatch →