ColorplanBenjamin Moore Verdigris (685) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 16. For trim, try Palest Pistachio (2122-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 15.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #55756C |
| RGB | 85, 117, 108 |
| HSL | 163°, 16%, 40% |
About Verdigris
Verdigris (685) is a very dark, muted green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 16, Verdigris absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Verdigris 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 Jack Pine (CC-660), it's cooler and more colorful.
How Verdigris changes with the light
Verdigris has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Verdigris has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Verdigris 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 Verdigris close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Verdigris looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Verdigris in real homes
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Verdigris 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 7.1
Also close: Rosemary (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.0
Also close: Green Smoke (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Terrarium (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Verdigris questions
What undertone does Verdigris have?
Verdigris has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Verdigris read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Verdigris a light or dark color?
Verdigris has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Verdigris absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Verdigris in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Basil SW 6194 (closest available, ΔE 7.1); Farrow & Ball: Douter No.318 (closest available, ΔE 7.0); Behr: Hidden Gem N430-6A (closest available, ΔE 5.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Verdigris?
Try Palest Pistachio (2122-60) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Verdigris's undertone.
Where does Verdigris work best?
Verdigris works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 16, Verdigris absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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