Ref. #51706D · MP11261
New Brunswick Green
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
New Brunswick Green Technical Profile
What color is New Brunswick Green? It's a deep cool neutral with the hex code #51706D. Colors similar to New Brunswick Green include Dunn-Edwards Stone Bridge, PPG Evening Emerald, Benjamin Moore Polar. New Brunswick Green has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, New Brunswick 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, New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Brunswick Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Brunswick Green
#51706D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#627F92
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Brunswick Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New Brunswick 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to New Brunswick 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.
New Brunswick Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Brunswick Green have?
New Brunswick Green by MPC has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match New Brunswick Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Stone Bridge by Dunn-Edwards (#52706C), Evening Emerald by PPG (#56736F), Polar by Benjamin Moore (#4F6D6C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of New Brunswick Green?
New Brunswick Green has an LRV of 14.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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