ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mallard Green (2053-10) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 6. 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 | Blue |
| LRV | 6.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #294E4F |
| RGB | 41, 78, 79 |
| HSL | 182°, 32%, 24% |
About Mallard Green
Mallard Green (2053-10) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 6, Mallard Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Mallard Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Deep Sea Green (735), it's darker and warmer.
How Mallard Green changes with the light
Mallard Green 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
Mallard Green will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Mallard Green 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 Mallard Green from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Mallard Green looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Mallard Green in real homes
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Mallard 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: Hunt Club (ΔE 6.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.5
Also close: Carriage Green (ΔE 8.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.5
Also close: Vine Leaf (ΔE 11.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Mallard Green questions
What undertone does Mallard Green have?
Mallard Green has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Mallard Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Mallard Green a light or dark color?
Mallard Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 6, Mallard Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Mallard Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Cascades SW 7623 (closest available, ΔE 5.8); Farrow & Ball: Monkey Puzzle No.238 (closest available, ΔE 8.5); Behr: Midnight In NY N440-7 (closest available, ΔE 9.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mallard Green?
Try Palest Pistachio (2122-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mallard Green's undertone.
Where does Mallard Green work best?
Mallard Green works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 6, Mallard Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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