Cushing Green HC-125 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #697767, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #697767 · HC-125
Cushing Green
17%Estimated LRV
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
HEX Code#697767
RGB105, 119, 103
Estimated LRV17.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#687763
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Colors That Work With Cushing Green
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cushing Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cushing Green are Pepper Mill by Behr (a close digital match), Homegrown Sage by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), English Ivy by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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