ColorplanDuck Green
No.W55 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 8 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Duck Green (No.W55) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Chimichurri (CSP-810), Sherwin-Williams Isle of Pines (SW 6461) and Behr Vine Leaf (N400-7). For trim, try Cabbage White (No.269).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 7.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #415243 |
| RGB | 65, 82, 67 |
| HSL | 127°, 12%, 29% |
About Duck Green
Duck Green (No.W55) is a very dark, muted green from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 8, Duck Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Duck Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Beverly (No.310), it's darker and cooler.
How Duck Green changes with the light
Duck 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
Duck Green will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Duck 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 Duck Green from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Duck Green looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Duck Green in real homes
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Duck 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.
Benjamin Moore
Close · ΔE 3.0
Also close: Calico Blue (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.2
Also close: Rookwood Dark Green (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Duck Green questions
What undertone does Duck Green have?
Duck Green has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Duck Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Duck Green a light or dark color?
Duck Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Duck 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 Duck Green in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Chimichurri CSP-810 (close, ΔE 3.0); Sherwin-Williams: Isle of Pines SW 6461 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Vine Leaf N400-7 (close, ΔE 4.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Duck Green?
Try Cabbage White (No.269) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Duck Green's undertone.
Where does Duck Green work best?
Duck Green works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Duck Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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