Ref. #455A63 · HC-158
Newburg Green
10%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Newburg Green Technical Profile
What color is Newburg Green? It's a dark cool neutral with the hex code #455A63. Colors similar to Newburg Green include PPG Oceania, Behr Observatory, Hirshfield's Asher Benjamin. Newburg Green has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Newburg Green 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, Newburg Green 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 Newburg Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Newburg Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Newburg Green
#455A63
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#586083
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Newburg Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Newburg 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 Newburg 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.
Newburg Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Newburg Green have?
Newburg Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Newburg Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Oceania by PPG (#425A65), Observatory by Behr (#455D66), Asher Benjamin by Hirshfield's (#45575E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Newburg Green?
Newburg Green has an LRV of 9.5, 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 Newburg Green's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.