Essex is a deep, cool neutral featuring neutral undertones and a calm character. With an LRV of 20, it creates a cocooning effect, perfect for moody bedrooms, libraries, and intimate dining rooms. Behr offers Black Swan as a close visual equivalent, while Sherwin-Williams's Roycroft Bottle Green is also very similar. It complements both bright whites and charcoal grays, making it easy to build a cohesive palette around.
Suggested Color Palettes
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Closest Matches from Other Brands
Closest digital match based on color values. Pigments and finishes differ between brands — always verify with physical samples.