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Garden Cucumber
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Garden Cucumber Technical Profile
What color is Garden Cucumber? It's a dark cool neutral with the hex code #3F5D54. Colors similar to Garden Cucumber include MPC XKE Green Met., Dunn-Edwards Woodlawn Green, PPG Midnight Clover. Garden Cucumber has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Garden Cucumber creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Garden Cucumber pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Garden Cucumber
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garden Cucumber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garden Cucumber
#3F5D54
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#53747C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garden Cucumber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garden Cucumber 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 Garden Cucumber.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Garden Cucumber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garden Cucumber have?
Garden Cucumber by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Garden Cucumber from other brands?
The closest matches are XKE Green Met. by MPC (#3C5B54), Woodlawn Green by Dunn-Edwards (#405B50), Midnight Clover by PPG (#3C574E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Garden Cucumber?
Garden Cucumber has an LRV of 9.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Garden Cucumber's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.