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Olympus Green

679 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 9 · dark

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Olympus Green (679) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 9. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Monkey Puzzle (No.238). For trim, try Palest Pistachio (2122-60).

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Walls:Olympus Green

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyBlue
LRV8.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#3D585B
RGB61, 88, 91
HSL186°, 20%, 30%

About Olympus Green

Olympus Green (679) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 9, Olympus Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.

North-facing light makes Olympus 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. It's very close to Everard Blue (CW-575); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.

How Olympus Green changes with the light

Olympus 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.

N

North-facing rooms

Olympus Green will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.

E

East-facing rooms

Olympus Green will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

South light keeps Olympus Green from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.

W

West-facing rooms

Olympus Green looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.

See Olympus Green in real homes

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Olympus 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

Seaworthy SW 7620

Closest available · ΔE 5.7

Also close: Mount Etna (ΔE 7.6)

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Farrow & Ball

Monkey Puzzle No.238

Close · ΔE 5.0

Also close: Carriage Green (ΔE 7.4)

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Behr

Midnight In NY N440-7

Closest available · ΔE 5.4

Also close: Midnight Blue (ΔE 8.0)

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Olympus Green questions

What undertone does Olympus Green have?

Olympus Green has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Olympus Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.

Is Olympus Green a light or dark color?

Olympus Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, Olympus 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 Olympus Green in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Seaworthy SW 7620 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Farrow & Ball: Monkey Puzzle No.238 (close, ΔE 5.0); Behr: Midnight In NY N440-7 (closest available, ΔE 5.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Olympus Green?

Try Palest Pistachio (2122-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Olympus Green's undertone.

Where does Olympus Green work best?

Olympus Green works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, Olympus Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.

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