Ref. #01977B · 2043-30
Kelp Forest Green
24%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Kelp Forest Green Technical Profile
What color is Kelp Forest Green? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #01977B. Colors similar to Kelp Forest Green include Valspar Green Sea, Valspar Sea Swell, MPC Turquoise Lament. Kelp Forest Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, Kelp Forest 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 Kelp Forest Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kelp Forest Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kelp Forest Green
#01977B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#297CA2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kelp Forest Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kelp Forest 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 Kelp Forest 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.
Kelp Forest Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kelp Forest Green have?
Kelp Forest Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Kelp Forest Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Green Sea by Valspar (#009678), Sea Swell by Valspar (#009678), Turquoise Lament by MPC (#00947B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Kelp Forest Green?
Kelp Forest Green has an LRV of 23.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Kelp Forest Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.