Ref. #697767 · HC-125
Cushing Green
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cushing Green Technical Profile
What color is Cushing Green? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #697767. Colors similar to Cushing Green include Behr Pepper Mill, PPG English Ivy, Vista Paint Malarca. Cushing Green has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Cushing Green creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Cushing Green pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Cushing Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Cushing Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Pepper Mill by Behr (#687763), English Ivy by PPG (#6A7B6B), Malarca by Vista Paint (#6C7C6C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cushing Green?
Cushing Green has an LRV of 17.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.