ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bassett Hall Green (CW-480) is a deep green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 38. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178), Farrow & Ball Lichen (No.19) and Behr Clary Sage (PPU11-07). For trim, try White Heron (OC-57).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 37.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A7A787 |
| RGB | 167, 167, 135 |
| HSL | 60°, 15%, 59% |
About Bassett Hall Green
Bassett Hall Green (CW-480) is a deep green from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 38, Bassett Hall Green absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bassett Hall Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Thicket (AF-405), it's lighter.
How Bassett Hall Green changes with the light
Bassett Hall Green has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Bassett Hall Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Bassett Hall Green will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Bassett Hall Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Bassett Hall Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Bassett Hall Green in real homes
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Bassett Hall Green equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
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Bassett Hall Green questions
What undertone does Bassett Hall Green have?
Bassett Hall Green has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bassett Hall Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Bassett Hall Green a light or dark color?
Bassett Hall Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 37.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 38, Bassett Hall Green absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Bassett Hall Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Clary Sage SW 6178 (close, ΔE 3.9); Farrow & Ball: Lichen No.19 (close, ΔE 4.2); Behr: Clary Sage PPU11-07 (close, ΔE 2.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bassett Hall Green?
Try White Heron (OC-57) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bassett Hall Green's undertone.
Where does Bassett Hall Green work best?
Bassett Hall Green works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 38, Bassett Hall Green absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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