Ref. #01624A · 2044-10
Green
9%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Green Technical Profile
What color is Green? It's a dark cool green with the hex code #01624A. Colors similar to Green include MPC Balsam Green Metallic, MPC Galway Green, Behr Realm. Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Green creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green
#01624A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#1F6177
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green have?
Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Balsam Green Metallic by MPC (#005F4B), Galway Green by MPC (#22644D), Realm by Behr (#116452). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Green?
Green has an LRV of 9.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.