ColorplanBenjamin Moore Green Grove (2138-20) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Thunder Gray (SW 7645) and Farrow & Ball Reduced Green (No.313). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 8.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #555042 |
| RGB | 85, 80, 66 |
| HSL | 44°, 13%, 30% |
About Green Grove
Green Grove (2138-20) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 8, Green Grove absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Green Grove's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Dakota Woods Green (2139-20); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Green Grove changes with the light
Green Grove 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
Green Grove will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Green Grove 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 Green Grove from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Green Grove will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Green Grove in real homes
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Green Grove 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
Close · ΔE 3.7
Also close: Urbane Bronze (ΔE 4.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.2
Also close: Studio Green (ΔE 8.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Black Mocha (ΔE 6.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Green Grove questions
What undertone does Green Grove have?
Green Grove has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Green Grove's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Green Grove a light or dark color?
Green Grove has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Green Grove absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Green Grove in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Thunder Gray SW 7645 (close, ΔE 3.7); Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green No.313 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Stealth Jet 780F-7 (closest available, ΔE 5.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Green Grove?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Green Grove's undertone.
Where does Green Grove work best?
Green Grove works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Green Grove absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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