Ref. #00947B · MP428
Turquoise Lament
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Turquoise Lament Technical Profile
What color is Turquoise Lament? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #00947B. Colors similar to Turquoise Lament include Benjamin Moore Erin Green, Benjamin Moore Kelp Forest Green, Benjamin Moore Rolling Hill Green. Turquoise Lament has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Turquoise Lament creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Turquoise Lament
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Turquoise Lament
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Turquoise Lament
#00947B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#28789F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Turquoise Lament
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Turquoise Lament 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 Turquoise Lament.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Turquoise Lament — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Turquoise Lament have?
Turquoise Lament by MPC has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Turquoise Lament from other brands?
The closest matches are Erin Green by Benjamin Moore (#01927B), Kelp Forest Green by Benjamin Moore (#01977B), Rolling Hill Green by Benjamin Moore (#01917B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Turquoise Lament?
Turquoise Lament has an LRV of 22.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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