Essex Green HC-188 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #28372F, estimated LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roycroft Bottle Green from Sherwin-Williams (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #28372F · HC-188
Essex Green
6%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Essex Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#28372F
RGB40, 55, 47
Estimated LRV5.6
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Essex Green
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Essex Green
#28372F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3A5857
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Essex Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Essex Green Room Palettes
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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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Essex Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Essex Green have?
Essex Green by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Essex Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Essex Green are Roycroft Bottle Green by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Black Swan by Behr (a very close match), Mallard Feather by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Essex 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 Essex Green?
Essex Green has a estimated lightness value of 5.6, 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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