ColorplanBenjamin Moore Russell Green (CW-495) is a deep green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 39. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Saxon Green (No.80) and Behr Clary Sage (PPU11-07). For trim, try Harwood Putty (CW-5).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 38.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A2AB87 |
| RGB | 162, 171, 135 |
| HSL | 75°, 18%, 60% |
About Russell Green
Russell Green (CW-495) is a deep, muted green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 39, Russell Green absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Russell 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 bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Dill Weed (481), it's darker.
How Russell Green changes with the light
Russell 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
Russell Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Russell 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 Russell Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Russell Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Russell Green in real homes
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Russell 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 5.8
Also close: Sage (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Russell Green questions
What undertone does Russell Green have?
Russell Green has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Russell Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Russell Green a light or dark color?
Russell Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 38.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 39, Russell 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 Russell Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Clary Sage SW 6178 (closest available, ΔE 5.8); Farrow & Ball: Saxon Green No.80 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Clary Sage PPU11-07 (very close, ΔE 2.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Russell Green?
Try Harwood Putty (CW-5) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Russell Green's undertone.
Where does Russell Green work best?
Russell Green works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 39, Russell 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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