ColorplanBenjamin Moore Palmer Green (CW-475) is a very dark beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 11. For trim, try White Dove (OC-17).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 10.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5F5D39 |
| RGB | 95, 93, 57 |
| HSL | 57°, 25%, 30% |
About Palmer Green
Palmer Green (CW-475) is a very dark, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 11, Palmer Green 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 Palmer 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 accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Bonsai (CC-666), it's darker and warmer.
How Palmer Green changes with the light
Palmer 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.
North-facing rooms
Palmer Green will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Palmer Green 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 Palmer Green can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Palmer Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Palmer Green in real homes
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Palmer 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 5.2
Also close: Rookwood Dark Green (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Reduced Green (ΔE 8.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: Secret Meadow (ΔE 8.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Palmer Green questions
What undertone does Palmer Green have?
Palmer Green has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Palmer Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Palmer Green a light or dark color?
Palmer Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 11, Palmer 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 Palmer Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Oakmoss SW 6180 (closest available, ΔE 5.2); Farrow & Ball: Bancha No.298 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Behr: Mountain Olive N350-7A (closest available, ΔE 6.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Palmer Green?
Try White Dove (OC-17) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Palmer Green's undertone.
Where does Palmer Green work best?
Palmer Green works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 11, Palmer Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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