ColorplanBenjamin Moore Windsor Green (CW-505) is a very dark green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 7. For trim, try White Heron (OC-57).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 7.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #484F32 |
| RGB | 72, 79, 50 |
| HSL | 74°, 22%, 25% |
About Windsor Green
Windsor Green (CW-505) is a very dark, muted green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 7, Windsor 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 Windsor 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 Colonial Verdigris (CW-530), it's warmer.
How Windsor Green changes with the light
Windsor 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
Windsor Green will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Windsor 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 Windsor Green from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Windsor Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Windsor Green in real homes
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Windsor 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 6.5
Also close: Isle of Pines (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.9
Also close: Beverly (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.5
Also close: Mountain Olive (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Windsor Green questions
What undertone does Windsor Green have?
Windsor Green has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Windsor Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Windsor Green a light or dark color?
Windsor Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Windsor 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 Windsor Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rookwood Dark Green SW 2816 (closest available, ΔE 6.5); Farrow & Ball: Duck Green No.W55 (closest available, ΔE 6.9); Behr: Vine Leaf N400-7 (closest available, ΔE 8.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Windsor Green?
Try White Heron (OC-57) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Windsor Green's undertone.
Where does Windsor Green work best?
Windsor Green works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Windsor Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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