ColorplanBenjamin Moore Crisp Romaine (686) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 9. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Monkey Puzzle (No.238) and Behr Vine Leaf (N400-7). For trim, try Palest Pistachio (2122-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 8.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #445851 |
| RGB | 68, 88, 81 |
| HSL | 159°, 13%, 31% |
About Crisp Romaine
Crisp Romaine (686) is a very dark, muted green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 9, Crisp Romaine absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Crisp Romaine 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. It's very close to Goodwin Green (CW-555); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Crisp Romaine changes with the light
Crisp Romaine 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
Crisp Romaine will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Crisp Romaine 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 Crisp Romaine from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Crisp Romaine looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Crisp Romaine in real homes
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Crisp Romaine 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 6.2
Also close: Hunt Club (ΔE 7.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.5
Also close: Duck Green (ΔE 4.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Crisp Romaine questions
What undertone does Crisp Romaine have?
Crisp Romaine has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Crisp Romaine read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Crisp Romaine a light or dark color?
Crisp Romaine has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, Crisp Romaine absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Crisp Romaine in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Isle of Pines SW 6461 (closest available, ΔE 6.2); Farrow & Ball: Monkey Puzzle No.238 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Vine Leaf N400-7 (close, ΔE 4.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Crisp Romaine?
Try Palest Pistachio (2122-60) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Crisp Romaine's undertone.
Where does Crisp Romaine work best?
Crisp Romaine works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, Crisp Romaine absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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