ColorplanBenjamin Moore Oak Grove (489) is a very dark green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 19. Closest matches: Behr Secret Meadow (S360-6). For trim, try Cloud Nine (OC-119).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 19.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #777E55 |
| RGB | 119, 126, 85 |
| HSL | 70°, 19%, 41% |
About Oak Grove
Oak Grove (489) is a very dark, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 19, Oak Grove absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Oak Grove'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. Next to Home on the Range (483), it's darker.
How Oak Grove changes with the light
Oak Grove has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Oak Grove's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Oak Grove will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Oak Grove can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Oak Grove will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Oak Grove in real homes
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Oak Grove 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 8.5
Also close: Privilege Green (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.7
Also close: Dibber (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Oak Grove questions
What undertone does Oak Grove have?
Oak Grove has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Oak Grove's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Oak Grove a light or dark color?
Oak Grove has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 19.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 19, Oak Grove absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Oak Grove in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dried Thyme SW 6186 (closest available, ΔE 8.5); Farrow & Ball: Calke Green No.34 (closest available, ΔE 6.7); Behr: Secret Meadow S360-6 (close, ΔE 3.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Oak Grove?
Try Cloud Nine (OC-119) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Oak Grove's undertone.
Where does Oak Grove work best?
Oak Grove works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 19, Oak Grove absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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