ColorplanBenjamin Moore Yellow Green (2033-10) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 18. For trim, try Sweet Honeydew Melon (2033-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 18.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #008A31 |
| RGB | 0, 138, 49 |
| HSL | 141°, 100%, 27% |
About Yellow Green
Yellow Green (2033-10) is a very dark, bold green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 18, Yellow Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Yellow Green 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 Peppermint Leaf (2033-20), it's darker.
How Yellow Green changes with the light
Yellow Green 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
Yellow Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Yellow Green 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 Yellow Green close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Yellow Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Yellow Green in real homes
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Yellow 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 17.9
Also close: Privilege Green (ΔE 20.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 17.6
Also close: Pea Green (ΔE 18.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 18.6
Also close: Laurel Tree (ΔE 19.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Yellow Green questions
What undertone does Yellow Green have?
Yellow Green has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Yellow Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Yellow Green a light or dark color?
Yellow Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 18.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 18, Yellow 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 Yellow Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Succulent SW 9650 (closest available, ΔE 17.9); Farrow & Ball: Calke Green No.34 (closest available, ΔE 17.6); Behr: Secret Meadow S360-6 (closest available, ΔE 18.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Yellow Green?
Try Sweet Honeydew Melon (2033-70) on trim and Snow Angel (841) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Yellow Green's undertone.
Where does Yellow Green work best?
Yellow Green works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 18, Yellow Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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