Ref. #275E42 · CW-535
Buffett Green
9%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Buffett Green Technical Profile
What color is Buffett Green? It's a dark cool green with the hex code #275E42. Colors similar to Buffett Green include MPC Field O Green, MPC Selva Green Met., RAL Mint Green. Buffett Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Buffett Green creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Buffett Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buffett Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buffett Green
#275E42
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#457372
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buffett Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buffett Green Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Buffett Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Buffett Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buffett Green have?
Buffett Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Buffett Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Field O Green by MPC (#216146), Selva Green Met. by MPC (#2F5E47), Mint Green by RAL (#20603D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Buffett Green?
Buffett Green has an LRV of 8.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Buffett Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.