ColorplanBenjamin Moore Steamed Spinach (643) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 15. For trim, try Emerald Vapor (845).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 14.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #407465 |
| RGB | 64, 116, 101 |
| HSL | 163°, 29%, 35% |
About Steamed Spinach
Steamed Spinach (643) is a very dark, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 15, Steamed Spinach absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Steamed Spinach read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Deep Sea (623); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Steamed Spinach changes with the light
Steamed Spinach 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
Steamed Spinach will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Steamed Spinach will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Steamed Spinach from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Steamed Spinach looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Steamed Spinach in real homes
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Steamed Spinach 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 11.0
Also close: Isle of Pines (ΔE 12.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.5
Also close: Minster Green (ΔE 10.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.7
Also close: Terrarium (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Steamed Spinach questions
What undertone does Steamed Spinach have?
Steamed Spinach has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Steamed Spinach read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Steamed Spinach a light or dark color?
Steamed Spinach has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 14.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 15, Steamed Spinach absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Steamed Spinach in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Basil SW 6194 (closest available, ΔE 11.0); Farrow & Ball: Vardo No.288 (closest available, ΔE 9.5); Behr: Hidden Gem N430-6A (closest available, ΔE 9.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Steamed Spinach?
Try Emerald Vapor (845) on trim and Ice Mist (OC-67) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Steamed Spinach's undertone.
Where does Steamed Spinach work best?
Steamed Spinach works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 15, Steamed Spinach absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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