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True Green

9%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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True Green 2042-10 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #016148, LRV 9 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baguio Green from Dutch Boy (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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True Green Technical Profile

HEX Code#016148
RGB1, 97, 72
LRV9.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandBenjamin Moore

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True Green in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to True 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 MooreTrue Green
Very similar
Dutch BoyBaguio Green

Baguio Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Peacock Green

PPG

Very similar

Realm

Behr

Very similar

Billiard Table

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Starboard

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Turquoise Green

RAL

Very similar

Emerald Lights

Vista Paint

Very similar

Poker Green

Valspar

Visible difference

Cute Pixie

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

Serrano Pepper

Kilz

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With True Green

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

True Green

#016148

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#1F6176

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for True Green

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

True Green

Complement

Classic Burgundy

True Green Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Par Four

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sweet Pea

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Razzle Dazzle

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bonfire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to True Green.

Green

Benjamin Moore · 2044-10

#01624A

Deep Green

Benjamin Moore · 2039-10

#016343

Calypso Green

Benjamin Moore · 2046-10

#015B49

Green Bay

Benjamin Moore · 2045-10

#015A4A

Green Meadows

Benjamin Moore · 2040-20

#0B6649

Celtic Green

Benjamin Moore · 2038-10

#0D6647

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Rolling Hills

Behr · S-H-400

#93BC00

Graceful Mint

Vista Paint · 0727

#D9EED5

Lime Spritz

PPG · 1121-2

#DAE1CF

Rocky Mountain Sky

Behr · 720E-3

#B3D1C7

Cricket Field

Behr · P370-4

#C0ED8B

Alfalfa Extract

Behr · M380-7

#40711F

True Green — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does True Green have?
True Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample True Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match True Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to True Green are Baguio Green by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Peacock Green by PPG (a very close match), Realm by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting True 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 True Green?
True Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.0, 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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