Nicolson Green CW-500 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #76816B, 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.
Ref. #76816B · CW-500
Nicolson Green
21%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Nicolson Green Technical Profile
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Nicolson Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nicolson 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 MooreNicolson Green
Nearly identical
BehrGazebo Green
Gazebo Green
Behr
Nearly identical
Wright Quiet Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Greenland
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Valley Vista
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pendula Garden
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cement Grey
RAL
Very similar
Wild Basil
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Privilege Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Green Peppercorn
Valspar
Very similar
Glass .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calke Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cavern Moss
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nicolson Green
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Nicolson Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nicolson Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nicolson Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nicolson Green are Gazebo Green by Behr (a near-identical match), Wright Quiet Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Greenland by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Nicolson Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.