ColorplanBenjamin Moore Nile Green (2035-30) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 18. For trim, try Italian Ice Green (2035-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 17.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #348354 |
| RGB | 52, 131, 84 |
| HSL | 144°, 43%, 36% |
About Nile Green
Nile Green (2035-30) is a very dark, bold green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 18, Nile Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Nile 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 Irish Moss (2036-20), it's lighter.
How Nile Green changes with the light
Nile 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
Nile Green has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Nile 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 Nile Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Nile Green looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Nile Green in real homes
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Nile 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 13.6
Also close: Privilege Green (ΔE 15.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 13.1
Also close: Pea Green (ΔE 15.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 14.9
Also close: Royal Orchard (ΔE 15.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Nile Green questions
What undertone does Nile Green have?
Nile Green has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Nile Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Nile Green a light or dark color?
Nile Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 17.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 18, Nile 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 Nile Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Succulent SW 9650 (closest available, ΔE 13.6); Farrow & Ball: Calke Green No.34 (closest available, ΔE 13.1); Behr: Terrarium N400-6 (closest available, ΔE 14.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Nile Green?
Try Italian Ice Green (2035-70) on trim and Snow White (OC-66) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Nile Green's undertone.
Where does Nile Green work best?
Nile Green works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 18, Nile Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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