ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sullivan Green (560) is a deep green with a green undertone and an LRV of 29. For trim, try Lime Sorbet (2032-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 28.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #51A448 |
| RGB | 81, 164, 72 |
| HSL | 114°, 39%, 46% |
About Sullivan Green
Sullivan Green (560) is a deep, bold green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 29, Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 Traffic Light Green (2032-20), it's cooler and more muted.
How Sullivan Green changes with the light
Sullivan Green has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Sullivan Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sullivan 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 Sullivan Green can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sullivan Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sullivan Green in real homes
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Sullivan 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 15.3
Also close: Privilege Green (ΔE 19.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 13.1
Also close: Folly Green (ΔE 14.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 15.5
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 17.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sullivan Green questions
What undertone does Sullivan Green have?
Sullivan Green has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Sullivan Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Sullivan Green a light or dark color?
Sullivan Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 28.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 29, Sullivan 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 Sullivan Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Succulent SW 9650 (closest available, ΔE 15.3); Farrow & Ball: Yeabridge Green No.287 (closest available, ΔE 13.1); Behr: Laurel Tree S390-5 (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 Sullivan Green?
Try Lime Sorbet (2032-70) on trim and Aloe Vera (844) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sullivan Green's undertone.
Where does Sullivan Green work best?
Sullivan Green works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 29, Sullivan 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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