ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lucky Shamrock (609) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 17. For trim, try Blue Bonnet (2050-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 17.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #2A806C |
| RGB | 42, 128, 108 |
| HSL | 166°, 51%, 33% |
About Lucky Shamrock
Lucky Shamrock (609) is a very dark, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 17, Lucky Shamrock absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Lucky Shamrock 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. It's very close to Green Gables (2041-30); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Lucky Shamrock changes with the light
Lucky Shamrock 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
Lucky Shamrock has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Lucky Shamrock 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 Lucky Shamrock close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Lucky Shamrock looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Lucky Shamrock in real homes
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Lucky Shamrock 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 14.9
Also close: Basil (ΔE 15.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 10.8
Also close: Calke Green (ΔE 14.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 14.2
Also close: Terrarium (ΔE 14.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lucky Shamrock questions
What undertone does Lucky Shamrock have?
Lucky Shamrock has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Lucky Shamrock read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Lucky Shamrock a light or dark color?
Lucky Shamrock has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 17.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 17, Lucky Shamrock absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Lucky Shamrock in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Succulent SW 9650 (closest available, ΔE 14.9); Farrow & Ball: Vardo No.288 (closest available, ΔE 10.8); Behr: Hidden Gem N430-6A (closest available, ΔE 14.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lucky Shamrock?
Try Blue Bonnet (2050-70) on trim and Snow White (OC-66) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Lucky Shamrock's undertone.
Where does Lucky Shamrock work best?
Lucky Shamrock works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 17, Lucky Shamrock absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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