ColorplanBenjamin Moore Gothic Green (637) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 14. Closest matches: Behr Terrarium (N400-6). For trim, try White Ice (OC-58).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 14.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #56705F |
| RGB | 86, 112, 95 |
| HSL | 141°, 13%, 39% |
About Gothic Green
Gothic Green (637) is a very dark, muted green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 14, Gothic Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Gothic Green 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. Next to Peale Green (HC-121), it's lighter and cooler.
How Gothic Green changes with the light
Gothic Green 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
Gothic Green will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Gothic Green 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 Gothic Green from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Gothic Green looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Gothic Green in real homes
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Gothic 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 5.2
Also close: Rosemary (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Douter (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gothic Green questions
What undertone does Gothic Green have?
Gothic Green has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Gothic Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Gothic Green a light or dark color?
Gothic Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 14.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 14, Gothic Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Gothic Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Basil SW 6194 (closest available, ΔE 5.2); Farrow & Ball: Minster Green No.224 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Behr: Terrarium N400-6 (close, ΔE 4.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gothic Green?
Try White Ice (OC-58) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gothic Green's undertone.
Where does Gothic Green work best?
Gothic Green works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 14, Gothic Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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