ColorplanBenjamin Moore Richmond Green (553) is a deep green with a green undertone and an LRV of 24. For trim, try Daiquiri Ice (2034-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 23.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5F9253 |
| RGB | 95, 146, 83 |
| HSL | 109°, 28%, 45% |
About Richmond Green
Richmond Green (553) is a deep, bold green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 24, Richmond Green absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Richmond 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 Bunker Hill Green (566), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Richmond Green changes with the light
Richmond Green has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Richmond Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Richmond 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 Richmond Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Richmond Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Richmond Green in real homes
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Richmond 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 10.2
Also close: Privilege Green (ΔE 13.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 10.4
Also close: Yeabridge Green (ΔE 10.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.4
Also close: Ecological (ΔE 13.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Richmond Green questions
What undertone does Richmond Green have?
Richmond Green has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Richmond Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Richmond Green a light or dark color?
Richmond Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 23.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 24, Richmond Green absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Richmond Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Succulent SW 9650 (closest available, ΔE 10.2); Farrow & Ball: Pea Green No.33 (closest available, ΔE 10.4); Behr: Laurel Tree S390-5 (closest available, ΔE 11.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Richmond Green?
Try Daiquiri Ice (2034-70) on trim and Snow White (OC-66) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Richmond Green's undertone.
Where does Richmond Green work best?
Richmond Green works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 24, Richmond Green absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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