Vert De Terre (No.234)
A soft, sophisticated green named for the French 'green of the earth.' Lighter and more refined than Mizzle, with the subtle, chalky quality that defines F&B's palette.
About Farrow & Ball Vert De Terre
Vert De Terre (No.234) is a green from Farrow & Ball's collection with an LRV of 58 and soft french green undertones. A soft, sophisticated green named for the French 'green of the earth.' Lighter and more refined than Mizzle, with the subtle, chalky quality that defines F&B's palette.
At an LRV of 58, Vert De Terre is a medium-depth color with real presence on the wall. It will add noticeable color and warmth to a room, creating a more cocooning, intimate atmosphere than lighter colors. It works beautifully in rooms with good natural light, and can be used on accent walls in rooms where a full application might feel too enclosed. Pair it with a bright white trim color (LRV 85+) for clean contrast.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Vert De Terre has an LRV of 58, placing it in the medium range on the 0-to-100 scale. LRV measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects. A pure black has an LRV of 0 and a pure white has an LRV of 100. Understanding a color's LRV helps you predict how it will feel in your space: higher LRV means brighter and more spacious, lower LRV means cozier and more intimate.
Undertone Analysis
Vert De Terre has soft french green undertones. Undertones are the subtle background colors that become visible in different lighting conditions. Even colors that look "neutral" in the store will reveal their undertones once they are on your walls and interacting with natural light, artificial light, and the colors around them.
A soft, sophisticated green named for the French 'green of the earth.' Lighter and more refined than Mizzle, with the subtle, chalky quality that defines F&B's palette. Neutral undertones give you the most flexibility in decorating. This color should coordinate well with both warm elements (wood, brass, cream) and cool elements (chrome, marble, blue-gray), making it a versatile foundation for any design direction.
Lighting Behavior
The French green is soft and cultivated. In bright rooms, a delicate sage tint. In dim rooms, a warm gray with green whispers. Understated elegance.
Every paint color looks different depending on the light source in your room. South-facing rooms get warm, direct sunlight that brings out yellow and warm undertones. North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that emphasizes blue and gray undertones. East-facing rooms are bright and warm in the morning, cooler in the afternoon. West-facing rooms are the opposite: cool morning, warm afternoon. Incandescent and warm LED bulbs push colors warmer, while cool-white LEDs and fluorescent tubes push colors cooler. To avoid surprises, always test Vert De Terre with a physical sample on your actual wall, and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Best Rooms for Vert De Terre
Farrow & Ball recommends Vert De Terre for: bedroom, bathroom, living room, nursery, kitchen.
Closest Matches in Other Brands
Find the closest equivalent to Farrow & Ball Vert De Terre from other paint brands. Matches are calculated using Delta E (CIE2000), the industry standard for measuring perceptual color difference.
Benjamin Moore Matches
Sea Foam is close. Both are light, soft greens.
View all Benjamin Moore matches →Sherwin Williams Matches
Filmy Green is a strong match.
View all Sherwin Williams matches →Coordinating Colors
These colors pair beautifully with Vert De Terre for a cohesive palette. Use them for trim, accents, adjacent rooms, or furniture to create a well-designed space.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Farrow & Ball Vert De Terre is Filmy Green (SW 6190) with a Delta E of 3.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Filmy Green is a strong match. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart, while 2 to 4 means the difference is subtle.
Vert De Terre has soft french green undertones. A soft, sophisticated green named for the French 'green of the earth.' Lighter and more refined than Mizzle, with the subtle, chalky quality that defines F&B's palette. Undertones become most visible when the color is on a large surface like a wall, and they shift depending on the light source in your room. Always test with a physical sample in your specific space to see how the undertones interact with your lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
Vert De Terre (No.234) has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58, which puts it in the medium range. LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 58, this is a medium-depth color that adds warmth and character while still reflecting a reasonable amount of light.
Vert De Terre leans neutral, with soft french green undertones that do not strongly push warm or cool. This makes it one of the more versatile colors in its family, pairing well with both warm and cool accent colors and finishes. The French green is soft and cultivated. In bright rooms, a delicate sage tint. In dim rooms, a warm gray with green whispers. Understated elegance.
Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.