ColorplanBenjamin Moore Geddy Verdigris (CW-550) is a deep green with a green undertone and an LRV of 21. For trim, try Blue Bonnet (2050-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 20.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #2E8B7E |
| RGB | 46, 139, 126 |
| HSL | 172°, 50%, 36% |
About Geddy Verdigris
Geddy Verdigris (CW-550) is a deep, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 21, Geddy Verdigris absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Geddy Verdigris 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 Neptune Green (658), it's warmer and more muted.
How Geddy Verdigris changes with the light
Geddy Verdigris 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
Geddy Verdigris has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Geddy Verdigris 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 Geddy Verdigris close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Geddy Verdigris looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Geddy Verdigris in real homes
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Geddy 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
Closest available · ΔE 14.3
Also close: Privilege Green (ΔE 15.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.0
Also close: Sugar Bag Light (ΔE 14.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.1
Also close: Hidden Gem (ΔE 15.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Geddy Verdigris questions
What undertone does Geddy Verdigris have?
Geddy Verdigris has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Geddy Verdigris read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Geddy Verdigris a light or dark color?
Geddy Verdigris has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 21, Geddy Verdigris 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 Geddy Verdigris in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Succulent SW 9650 (closest available, ΔE 14.3); Farrow & Ball: Vardo No.288 (closest available, ΔE 9.0); Behr: Dragonfly PPU12-03 (closest available, ΔE 12.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Geddy Verdigris?
Try Blue Bonnet (2050-70) on trim and Palest Pistachio (2122-60) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Geddy Verdigris's undertone.
Where does Geddy Verdigris work best?
Geddy Verdigris works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 21, Geddy Verdigris 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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