ColorplanBenjamin Moore Waller Green (CW-510) is a very dark black with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 4. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jasper (SW 6216). 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 | Black |
| LRV | 4.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #363A32 |
| RGB | 54, 58, 50 |
| HSL | 90°, 7%, 21% |
About Waller Green
Waller Green (CW-510) is a soft black from Benjamin Moore with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone. With an LRV of 4, Waller Green 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 Waller Green'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 Blacktop (2135-10), it's darker and warmer.
How Waller Green changes with the light
Waller Green 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
Waller Green will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Waller Green 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 Waller Green from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Waller Green looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Waller Green in real homes
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Waller 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
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Ripe Olive (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.6
Also close: Carriage Green (ΔE 6.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.0
Also close: Broadway (ΔE 5.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Waller Green questions
What undertone does Waller Green have?
Waller Green has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Waller Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Waller Green a light or dark color?
Waller Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 4, Waller Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Waller Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jasper SW 6216 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black No.256 (closest available, ΔE 6.6); Behr: Limousine Leather MQ5-05 (closest available, ΔE 5.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Waller Green?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Waller Green's undertone.
Where does Waller Green work best?
Waller Green works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, Waller Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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