ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cypress Green (509) is a deep green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 35. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178), Farrow & Ball Lichen (No.19) and Behr Clary Sage (PPU11-07). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 35.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A3A187 |
| RGB | 163, 161, 135 |
| HSL | 56°, 13%, 58% |
About Cypress Green
Cypress Green (509) is a deep green from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 35, Cypress 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 Cypress 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. It's very close to Dry Sage (2142-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Cypress Green changes with the light
Cypress 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
Cypress Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cypress 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 Cypress Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Cypress Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Cypress Green in real homes
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Cypress 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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Cypress Green questions
What undertone does Cypress Green have?
Cypress Green has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cypress Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cypress Green a light or dark color?
Cypress Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 35.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 35, Cypress 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 Cypress Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Clary Sage SW 6178 (close, ΔE 3.9); Farrow & Ball: Lichen No.19 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Clary Sage PPU11-07 (close, ΔE 4.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cypress Green?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cypress Green's undertone.
Where does Cypress Green work best?
Cypress Green works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 35, Cypress 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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