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Lush Meadow 0434

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The Analysis

Lush Meadow is a muted, earthy sage green that acts as a neutral. With an LRV of 59.66, it reflects a moderate amount of light, preventing the room from feeling cramped while providing more depth than a standard off-white.

It functions best as a main wall colour in living areas or bedrooms where you want a cohesive, non-aggressive backdrop. It is subtle enough to let your furniture and art take center stage rather than fighting for attention.

LRV 60

History & Origin

This shade leans toward a modern, organic aesthetic rather than a specific period style. It feels like a contemporary evolution of classic earthy palettes found in 20th-century interiors.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyGreen-Yellow

How to Use It

Pair this with warm oak or walnut wood tones to enhance the organic feel, or use matte black hardware for a sharper, modern contrast. It excels in kitchens and home offices where a calm, focused atmosphere is desired.

The Mood

This colour is inherently restful and grounding, mimicking the calming qualities of nature. It creates a steady, quiet environment that is easy to live with long-term without becoming overstimulating.

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.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Budding Green

    Benjamin Moore · CSP-790

  • Spring Hill

    Behr · 420E-3

  • Chinese Jade

    Behr · PPU10-9

  • Tracery

    Little Greene · 6154

  • Soft Fern

    Benjamin Moore · 2144-40

  • Spring Valley

    Benjamin Moore · 438

Lighting

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

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