Gumdrop
What Gumdrop Actually Looks Like
Gumdrop is a medium sage green, the kind that sits comfortably between a garden herb and a muted celadon. It has real color presence without being loud. In a room with good natural light it reads as a fresh, clear green. In lower or north-facing light it settles into something quieter and more gray-green, closer to dried eucalyptus than fresh sage.
Gumdrop Undertones
The undertone story here is primarily gray, which is what keeps Gumdrop from feeling either too yellow-green or too blue. That gray base gives it a desaturated, almost vintage quality. In warm incandescent light the color can pick up a slight warm cast, nudging it toward sage. In cool or overcast light the gray comes forward and the green recedes noticeably. There is very little yellow in this color, which means it avoids the chartreuse trap that catches a lot of mid-tone greens.
Where Gumdrop Works Best
Gumdrop works well on interior walls in bedrooms, living rooms, and studies where you want a color that feels calm without feeling anonymous. It has enough depth to carry a full room without needing an accent wall workaround. On cabinetry it can read quite sophisticated, especially in a matte or eggshell finish where the gray undertone comes through cleanly. On an exterior it will read lighter and more saturated in full sun, and more muted against overcast skies. It pairs naturally with natural wood tones, warm whites, aged brass, and stone.
Where to put Gumdrop
Gumdrop is an easy choice for a bedroom. The gray undertone keeps it from feeling too stimulating, and in evening lamp light it settles into a soft, restful tone. Use a warm white on the ceiling and trim to keep the room from feeling cold.
In a living room with south or west exposure, Gumdrop holds its green well through the day and shifts into a warmer sage in afternoon light. It works with natural linen, wood furniture, and aged metal hardware without competing.
On cabinetry, especially in a matte or eggshell finish, Gumdrop reads as a serious, sophisticated green. Pair it with warm stone countertops or white subway tile. Avoid very cool gray countertops, which can push the undertone toward a flat, uninviting gray-green.
A home office with north light is where Gumdrop earns its keep. It stays calm and readable without the harshness of a bright green, and the gray base keeps it from feeling like a nature theme gone too far.
On an exterior, expect Gumdrop to read lighter and more saturated than it does indoors. Against a dark roof it will look decidedly green. Against weathered wood, brick, or natural stone it can look very considered. Test it in full sun and shade before committing, since the shift is meaningful.
What to Pair With Gumdrop
No Benjamin Moore coordinating colors are listed in our database for Gumdrop 564, so the pairings below are based on color-family logic and how the shade behaves across finishes and exposures.
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Colors that clash with Gumdrop
If adjacent rooms are painted in a blue-gray or cool gray, Gumdrop can look muddy or confused at the transition. The gray undertone in Gumdrop is neutral, not cool, and the contrast can make both colors look off.
In a high-gloss finish on a large wall, Gumdrop can look heavier and more industrial than you expect. The color has enough gray in it that gloss amplifies the darkness and can make the room feel smaller.
Very orange or honey-toned wood floors and furniture can create an unexpected tension with Gumdrop. Green and orange are complementary colors, and at mid-tone saturation levels that contrast can feel restless rather than dynamic.
Common questions
The precise LRV is 42.11, which puts it solidly in the mid-tone range. It is not a light color. In a room with limited natural light it will feel noticeably deep and the gray undertone will come forward. If your room is already dark, test a large sample before committing. It can work in a cozy, intentional way, but it will not brighten a dim space.
The Benjamin Moore code is 564. You can bring that number to any Benjamin Moore retailer or an authorized dealer and they will mix it for you. It is available in both interior and exterior formulas.
Under warm incandescent or warm LED light, Gumdrop picks up a slight warmer cast and the green reads a bit more sage-like. Under cool white LEDs or fluorescent light, the gray undertone comes forward and the color can read more muted and less distinctly green. Warm light generally flatters it more.
Sherwin-Williams Retreat SW 6207 is a reasonable starting point. Both are mid-tone gray-greens with a desaturated, calm quality. That said, they are not identical, and undertone differences will matter depending on your light and finishes. Always sample both on your actual walls before deciding.