ColorplanBenjamin Moore Iguana Green (2028-10) is a deep green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 30. For trim, try Calming Aloe (533).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 30.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #79A21E |
| RGB | 121, 162, 30 |
| HSL | 79°, 69%, 38% |
About Iguana Green
Iguana Green (2028-10) is a deep, bold green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 30, Iguana Green absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Iguana Green'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, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Douglas Fir (2028-20), it's darker and cooler.
How Iguana Green changes with the light
Iguana Green 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
Iguana Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Iguana Green 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 Iguana Green can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Iguana Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Iguana Green in real homes
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Iguana 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 18.4
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 21.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 13.4
Also close: Saxon Green (ΔE 15.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 17.1
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 17.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Iguana Green questions
What undertone does Iguana Green have?
Iguana Green has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Iguana Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Iguana Green a light or dark color?
Iguana Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 30.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 30, Iguana Green 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 Iguana Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Succulent SW 9650 (closest available, ΔE 18.4); Farrow & Ball: Yeabridge Green No.287 (closest available, ΔE 13.4); Behr: Laurel Tree S390-5 (closest available, ΔE 17.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Iguana Green?
Try Calming Aloe (533) on trim and Cotton Balls (OC-122) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Iguana Green's undertone.
Where does Iguana Green work best?
Iguana Green works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 30, Iguana Green 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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