ColorplanBenjamin Moore Chimichurri (CSP-810) is a very dark green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Dark Green (SW 2816) and Farrow & Ball Duck Green (No.W55). For trim, try White Christmas (872).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 7.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #485241 |
| RGB | 72, 82, 65 |
| HSL | 95°, 12%, 29% |
About Chimichurri
Chimichurri (CSP-810) is a very dark, muted green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 8, Chimichurri absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Chimichurri's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Boreal Forest (AF-480), it's darker.
How Chimichurri changes with the light
Chimichurri 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
Chimichurri will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Chimichurri 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 Chimichurri from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Chimichurri will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Chimichurri in real homes
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Chimichurri 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
Close · ΔE 4.2
Also close: Shade-Grown (ΔE 4.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Midnight In NY (ΔE 8.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Chimichurri questions
What undertone does Chimichurri have?
Chimichurri has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Chimichurri's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Chimichurri a light or dark color?
Chimichurri has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Chimichurri absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Chimichurri in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rookwood Dark Green SW 2816 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: Duck Green No.W55 (close, ΔE 3.0); Behr: Vine Leaf N400-7 (closest available, ΔE 5.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Chimichurri?
Try White Christmas (872) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Chimichurri's undertone.
Where does Chimichurri work best?
Chimichurri works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Chimichurri absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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