Essex Green HC-188 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #28372F, 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.
Ref. #28372F · HC-188
Essex Green
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Essex Green Technical Profile
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Essex Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Essex 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 MooreEssex Green
Very similar
Sherwin-WilliamsRoycroft Bottle Green
Roycroft Bottle Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Black Swan
Behr
Very similar
Mallard Feather
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fir Green
RAL
Very similar
Deepest Woodland Green
PPG
Visible difference
Refined Green
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Cape Royal
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Atlantic Waves
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Midsummer Night
Valspar
Visible difference
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Mystic Black
Kilz
Visible difference
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Essex Green
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
Pure 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
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 Essex Green.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Essex Green in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Essex Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.