ColorplanBenjamin Moore Emerald Isle (2039-20) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 16. For trim, try Creme de Mint (2036-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 16.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #008158 |
| RGB | 0, 129, 88 |
| HSL | 161°, 100%, 25% |
About Emerald Isle
Emerald Isle (2039-20) is a very dark, bold green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 16, Emerald Isle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Emerald Isle read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Irish Clover (2038-20), it's lighter.
How Emerald Isle changes with the light
Emerald Isle has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Emerald Isle has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Emerald Isle 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 Emerald Isle close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Emerald Isle looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Emerald Isle in real homes
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Emerald Isle 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 16.2
Also close: Basil (ΔE 17.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 15.6
Also close: Minster Green (ΔE 16.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 16.0
Also close: Royal Orchard (ΔE 16.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Emerald Isle questions
What undertone does Emerald Isle have?
Emerald Isle has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Emerald Isle read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Emerald Isle a light or dark color?
Emerald Isle has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 16.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Emerald Isle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Emerald Isle in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Succulent SW 9650 (closest available, ΔE 16.2); Farrow & Ball: Calke Green No.34 (closest available, ΔE 15.6); Behr: Terrarium N400-6 (closest available, ΔE 16.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Emerald Isle?
Try Creme de Mint (2036-70) on trim and Snow White (OC-66) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Emerald Isle's undertone.
Where does Emerald Isle work best?
Emerald Isle works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 16, Emerald Isle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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