ColorplanBenjamin Moore Greenbrook (517) is a very dark beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 17. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Dibber (No.312). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
Room Preview
This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 16.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7B7251 |
| RGB | 123, 114, 81 |
| HSL | 47°, 21%, 40% |
About Greenbrook
Greenbrook (517) is a very dark beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 17, Greenbrook 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 Greenbrook'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, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Sage (2143-10), it's lighter.
How Greenbrook changes with the light
Greenbrook has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Greenbrook's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Greenbrook will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Greenbrook can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Greenbrook will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Greenbrook in real homes
Photos people have shared of Greenbrook in their own rooms. Opens Instagram or Pinterest in a new tab.
Greenbrook 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 7.4
Also close: Anonymous (ΔE 8.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Mountain Olive (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Greenbrook questions
What undertone does Greenbrook have?
Greenbrook has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Greenbrook's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Greenbrook a light or dark color?
Greenbrook has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 16.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 17, Greenbrook absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Greenbrook in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Oakmoss SW 6180 (closest available, ΔE 7.4); Farrow & Ball: Dibber No.312 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Secret Meadow S360-6 (closest available, ΔE 5.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Greenbrook?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Greenbrook's undertone.
Where does Greenbrook work best?
Greenbrook works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 17, Greenbrook absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Planning more than one room?
Build a whole-house palette and share it with your contractor. Free.