ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pacific Rim (678) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 17. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Vardo (No.288). For trim, try Tulle Skirt (2135-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 17.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #517B77 |
| RGB | 81, 123, 119 |
| HSL | 174°, 21%, 40% |
About Pacific Rim
Pacific Rim (678) is a very dark, muted green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 17, Pacific Rim absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Pacific Rim 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. It's very close to Tropical Oasis (CSP-710); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Pacific Rim changes with the light
Pacific Rim 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
Pacific Rim has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Pacific Rim 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 Pacific Rim close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Pacific Rim looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Pacific Rim in real homes
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Pacific Rim 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 10.4
Also close: Smoky Blue (ΔE 11.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Sophisticated Teal (ΔE 7.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pacific Rim questions
What undertone does Pacific Rim have?
Pacific Rim has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Pacific Rim read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Pacific Rim a light or dark color?
Pacific Rim has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 17.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 17, Pacific Rim absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Pacific Rim in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Basil SW 6194 (closest available, ΔE 10.4); Farrow & Ball: Vardo No.288 (close, ΔE 4.5); Behr: Hidden Gem N430-6A (closest available, ΔE 7.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pacific Rim?
Try Tulle Skirt (2135-70) on trim and Ice Mist (OC-67) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pacific Rim's undertone.
Where does Pacific Rim work best?
Pacific Rim works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 17, Pacific Rim absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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