Ref. #3F5034 · CW-530
Colonial Verdigris
7%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Colonial Verdigris Technical Profile
What color is Colonial Verdigris? It's a dark cool green with the hex code #3F5034. Colors similar to Colonial Verdigris include MPC Nicolet Forest, Behr Windsor Moss. Colonial Verdigris has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 7, Colonial Verdigris 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 Colonial Verdigris
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Colonial Verdigris
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Colonial Verdigris
#3F5034
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#496E4D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Colonial Verdigris
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Colonial Verdigris 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 Colonial Verdigris.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Colonial Verdigris — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Colonial Verdigris have?
Colonial Verdigris by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Colonial Verdigris from other brands?
The closest matches are Nicolet Forest by MPC (#41543C), Windsor Moss by Behr (#3E5635), Luxor Green by MPC (#374C37). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Colonial Verdigris?
Colonial Verdigris has an LRV of 7.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Colonial Verdigris's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.