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Lily Pad

Benjamin Moore · 480

The Analysis

Lily Pad is a muted, earthy green that balances saturation with a soft, greyish undertone. With an LRV of 51.51, it reflects about half the light that hits it, meaning it will feel grounded and cozy rather than bright or stark.

It functions best as a versatile main wall color in living areas or bedrooms. It is subtle enough to act as a neutral while adding more character than a standard beige or grey.

LRV 52

History & Origin

This color fits well within modern organic and updated traditional aesthetics. It avoids the intense, muddy quality of vintage olive greens, offering a cleaner, more contemporary take on nature-inspired palettes.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyGreen-Yellow

How to Use It

Pair this with medium-to-dark wood tones like walnut to emphasize its warmth, or use matte black hardware for a sharp, modern contrast. It performs best in rooms with decent natural light to keep the green undertones from feeling too flat or shadow-heavy.

The Mood

This shade provides a restful and stable backdrop. Because it leans into natural, organic tones, it feels balanced and calming rather than hyper-stimulating, making it easy to live with long-term.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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