Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Shady Lane |
| SKU | 497 |
| Hex | #76754D |
| RGB | 118, 117, 77 |
| HSL | 59°, 21%, 38% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Green |
About Benjamin Moore Shady Lane
With an LRV of 17, Shady Lane is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Shady Lane works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
14 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Shady Lane 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 #76754D in HSL space. Pair Shady Lane 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 Shady Lane Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shady Lane 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 497 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shady Lane
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Shady Lane. The nearest is Garden Spot (SW 6432) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Spot swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Shady Lane
Behr's nearest match is Palm Desert (N310-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Shady Lane without repainting risk. See the full Palm Desert swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shady Lane
Valspar's nearest match is Farm Fresh (V058-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17.3 vs 17) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Shady Lane without repainting risk. See the full Farm Fresh swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shady Lane
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Shady Lane is Autumn Fern (PPG1114-7) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Fern swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Shady Lane
At Glidden, the closest color to Shady Lane is Green Briar (PPG1113-6) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Briar swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shady Lane
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Shady Lane is Ferned Green (324-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ferned Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shady Lane
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Shady Lane. The nearest is Garden Spot (HGSW 2242) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Spot swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shady Lane
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Shady Lane is Verdant Views (DET508) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Verdant Views swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shady Lane
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Shady Lane. The nearest is Sap Green (NO. 199) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sap Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shady Lane
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Shady Lane. The nearest is Gold Sparkle (0389) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Sparkle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Shady Lane
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Shady Lane is Fern (C2-663) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fern swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Shady Lane
Backdrop has no exact twin of Shady Lane. The nearest is Old Soul (BD-OS) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Old Soul swatch →