ColorplanBenjamin Moore Colonial Verdigris (CW-530) is a very dark green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Isle of Pines (SW 6461). For trim, try Aloe Vera (844).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 6.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #3E4F33 |
| RGB | 62, 79, 51 |
| HSL | 96°, 22%, 25% |
About Colonial Verdigris
Colonial Verdigris (CW-530) is a very dark, muted green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 7, Colonial Verdigris 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 Colonial Verdigris'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 Windsor Green (CW-505), it's cooler.
How Colonial Verdigris changes with the light
Colonial Verdigris 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
Colonial Verdigris will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Colonial Verdigris 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 Colonial Verdigris from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Colonial Verdigris will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Colonial Verdigris in real homes
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Colonial Verdigris 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 4.3
Also close: Rookwood Dark Green (ΔE 8.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.2
Also close: Beverly (ΔE 6.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.5
Also close: Royal Orchard (ΔE 11.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Colonial Verdigris questions
What undertone does Colonial Verdigris have?
Colonial Verdigris has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Colonial Verdigris's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Colonial Verdigris a light or dark color?
Colonial Verdigris has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Colonial Verdigris absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Colonial Verdigris in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Isle of Pines SW 6461 (close, ΔE 4.3); Farrow & Ball: Duck Green No.W55 (closest available, ΔE 5.2); Behr: Vine Leaf N400-7 (closest available, ΔE 7.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Colonial Verdigris?
Try Aloe Vera (844) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Colonial Verdigris's undertone.
Where does Colonial Verdigris work best?
Colonial Verdigris works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Colonial Verdigris absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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