Nicolson Green CW-500 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #76816B, estimated LRV 21 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gazebo Green from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #76816B · CW-500
Nicolson Green
21%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Nicolson Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#76816B
RGB118, 129, 107
Estimated LRV20.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Nicolson Green
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nicolson Green
#76816B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#79A679
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nicolson Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nicolson 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
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Nicolson Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nicolson Green have?
Nicolson Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Nicolson Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nicolson Green are Gazebo Green by Behr (a close digital match), Wright Quiet Green by PPG (a close digital match), Greenland by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Nicolson 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 Nicolson Green?
Nicolson Green has a estimated lightness value of 20.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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