ColorplanBenjamin Moore Reef Green (2042-20) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 16. For trim, try Irish Mint (2041-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 15.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #007E5D |
| RGB | 0, 126, 93 |
| HSL | 164°, 100%, 25% |
About Reef Green
Reef Green (2042-20) is a very dark, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 16, Reef Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Reef 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 Clover (2038-20), it's cooler.
How Reef Green changes with the light
Reef 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
Reef Green has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Reef 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 Reef Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Reef Green looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Reef Green in real homes
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Reef 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 16.5
Also close: Isle of Pines (ΔE 16.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 15.6
Also close: Calke Green (ΔE 15.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 15.5
Also close: Royal Orchard (ΔE 15.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Reef Green questions
What undertone does Reef Green have?
Reef Green has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Reef Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Reef Green a light or dark color?
Reef Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Reef 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 Reef Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Basil SW 6194 (closest available, ΔE 16.5); Farrow & Ball: Vardo No.288 (closest available, ΔE 15.6); Behr: Terrarium N400-6 (closest available, ΔE 15.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Reef Green?
Try Irish Mint (2041-70) on trim and Snow White (OC-66) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Reef Green's undertone.
Where does Reef Green work best?
Reef Green works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 16, Reef Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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