Cushing Green HC-125 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #697767, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pepper Mill from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #697767 · HC-125
Cushing Green
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
More about Cushing Green
Cushing Green is a deep, historic green at LRV 17 — a rich, slightly grayed forest green with a timeless, colonial character. It has real depth for moody cabinetry, a study, or an exterior, reading as a sophisticated dark green rather than a bright or olive one.
At this depth it needs light to show its green character clearly, deepening toward near-black in shadow. It pairs beautifully with creamy whites, brass, and wood. Behr Pepper Mill is its closest cross-brand match.
Cushing Green Technical Profile
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Cushing Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cushing Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCushing Green
Nearly identical
BehrPepper Mill
Pepper Mill
Behr
Nearly identical
Homegrown Sage
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
English Ivy
PPG
Nearly identical
Malarca
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Malarca
Hirshfield's
Very similar
April Arbor
Valspar
Very similar
Greenland
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Basil
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Green Smoke
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Culinary Herbs
Kilz
Very similar
Moss Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Glass .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cushing Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cushing Green
#697767
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#71A083
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cushing Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cushing 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 Cushing Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cushing Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cushing Green have?
Cushing Green by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cushing Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cushing Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cushing Green are Pepper Mill by Behr (a near-identical match), Homegrown Sage by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), English Ivy by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cushing Green's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cushing Green?
Cushing Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cushing Green's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.