ColorplanBenjamin Moore Tapenade (CC-694) is a deep green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 22. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Olive (No.13) and Behr Ecological (S380-6). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 22.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #858367 |
| RGB | 133, 131, 103 |
| HSL | 56°, 13%, 46% |
About Tapenade
Tapenade (CC-694) is a deep green from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 22, Tapenade 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 Tapenade'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. It's very close to Springfield Sage (510); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Tapenade changes with the light
Tapenade 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
Tapenade's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Tapenade 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 Tapenade close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Tapenade will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Tapenade in real homes
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Tapenade 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 5.5
Also close: Privilege Green (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Tapenade questions
What undertone does Tapenade have?
Tapenade has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Tapenade's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Tapenade a light or dark color?
Tapenade has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 22.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 22, Tapenade 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 Tapenade in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dried Thyme SW 6186 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Farrow & Ball: Olive No.13 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Ecological S380-6 (very close, ΔE 2.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Tapenade?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Tapenade's undertone.
Where does Tapenade work best?
Tapenade works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 22, Tapenade 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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