ColorplanBenjamin Moore Nicolson Green (CW-500) is a deep green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 20. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Privilege Green (SW 6193), Farrow & Ball Calke Green (No.34) and Behr Ecological (S380-6). For trim, try Brilliant White (OC-150).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 20.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #75806A |
| RGB | 117, 128, 106 |
| HSL | 90°, 9%, 46% |
About Nicolson Green
Nicolson Green (CW-500) is a deep, muted green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 20, Nicolson 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 Nicolson 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. It's very close to Avon Green (HC-126); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Nicolson Green changes with the light
Nicolson Green has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Nicolson Green will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Nicolson 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 Nicolson Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Nicolson Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Nicolson Green in real homes
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Nicolson 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
Close · ΔE 3.1
Also close: Dried Thyme (ΔE 3.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Nicolson Green questions
What undertone does Nicolson Green have?
Nicolson Green has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Nicolson Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Nicolson Green a light or dark color?
Nicolson Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 20, Nicolson 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 Nicolson Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Privilege Green SW 6193 (close, ΔE 3.1); Farrow & Ball: Calke Green No.34 (close, ΔE 3.1); Behr: Ecological S380-6 (close, ΔE 4.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Nicolson Green?
Try Brilliant White (OC-150) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Nicolson Green's undertone.
Where does Nicolson Green work best?
Nicolson Green works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 20, Nicolson 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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