ColorplanBenjamin Moore Buffett Green (CW-535) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 9. For trim, try Emerald Vapor (845).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 8.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #265D41 |
| RGB | 38, 93, 65 |
| HSL | 149°, 42%, 26% |
About Buffett Green
Buffett Green (CW-535) is a very dark, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 9, Buffett Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Buffett Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Rainforest Foliage (2040-10), it's lighter and warmer.
How Buffett Green changes with the light
Buffett Green is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Buffett Green will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Buffett Green will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Buffett Green from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Buffett Green looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Buffett Green in real homes
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Buffett 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.0
Also close: Hunt Club (ΔE 7.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.9
Also close: Duck Green (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.9
Also close: Royal Orchard (ΔE 13.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Buffett Green questions
What undertone does Buffett Green have?
Buffett Green has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Buffett Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Buffett Green a light or dark color?
Buffett Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, Buffett Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Buffett Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Isle of Pines SW 6461 (closest available, ΔE 7.0); Farrow & Ball: Beverly No.310 (closest available, ΔE 9.9); Behr: Vine Leaf N400-7 (closest available, ΔE 9.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Buffett Green?
Try Emerald Vapor (845) on trim and Snow White (OC-66) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Buffett Green's undertone.
Where does Buffett Green work best?
Buffett Green works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, Buffett Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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