Kensington Green 710 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9BBAB6, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lake Country from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9BBAB6 · 710
Kensington Green
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Kensington Green Technical Profile
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Kensington Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Kensington 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 MooreKensington Green
Nearly identical
ValsparLake Country
Lake Country
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lap Pool Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Festoon Aqua
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Elf'N Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Frosty Glade
PPG
Very similar
Heritage Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lucinda
Vista Paint
Very similar
Plunge
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Foggy Promenade
Kilz
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kensington Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kensington Green
#9BBAB6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859EAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kensington Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kensington 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 Kensington 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.
Kensington Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kensington Green have?
Kensington 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 Kensington Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kensington Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kensington Green are Lake Country by Valspar (a near-identical match), Lap Pool Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Opal Silk by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Kensington 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 Kensington Green?
Kensington Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Kensington Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.