ColorplanBenjamin Moore Topsoil (CC-692) is a very dark green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 6. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ripe Olive (SW 6209) and Farrow & Ball Carriage Green (No.94). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 6.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #42483E |
| RGB | 66, 72, 62 |
| HSL | 96°, 7%, 26% |
About Topsoil
Topsoil (CC-692) is a very dark, soft green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 6, Topsoil absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Topsoil's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Fatigue Green (2140-10), it's darker and cooler.
How Topsoil changes with the light
Topsoil 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
Topsoil will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Topsoil 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 Topsoil from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Topsoil looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Topsoil in real homes
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Topsoil 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
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Shade-Grown (ΔE 3.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.5
Also close: Studio Green (ΔE 4.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Stealth Jet (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Topsoil questions
What undertone does Topsoil have?
Topsoil has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Topsoil's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Topsoil a light or dark color?
Topsoil has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 6, Topsoil absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Topsoil in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ripe Olive SW 6209 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Farrow & Ball: Carriage Green No.94 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Broadway PPU18-20 (closest available, ΔE 5.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Topsoil?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Topsoil's undertone.
Where does Topsoil work best?
Topsoil works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 6, Topsoil absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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