ColorplanBenjamin Moore Kensington Green (710) is a mid-tone green with a green undertone and an LRV of 45. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Dix Blue (No.82). For trim, try Palest Pistachio (2122-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 44.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9AB9B5 |
| RGB | 154, 185, 181 |
| HSL | 172°, 18%, 66% |
About Kensington Green
Kensington Green (710) is a mid-tone, muted green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 45, Kensington Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Kensington Green 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 Rhine River (689), it's cooler.
How Kensington Green changes with the light
Kensington Green 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
Kensington Green has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Kensington Green 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 Kensington Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Kensington Green looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Kensington Green in real homes
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Kensington 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 5.8
Also close: Quietude (ΔE 5.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Peaceful Blue (ΔE 7.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Kensington Green questions
What undertone does Kensington Green have?
Kensington Green has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Kensington Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Kensington Green a light or dark color?
Kensington Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 44.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 45, Kensington Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Kensington Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Watery SW 6478 (closest available, ΔE 5.8); Farrow & Ball: Dix Blue No.82 (close, ΔE 3.1); Behr: Watery HDC-CT-26 (closest available, ΔE 5.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Kensington Green?
Try Palest Pistachio (2122-60) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Kensington Green's undertone.
Where does Kensington Green work best?
Kensington Green works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 45, Kensington Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
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