ColorplanMinster Green
No.224 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 12 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Minster Green (No.224) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 12. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Holiday Wreath (447), Sherwin-Williams Basil (SW 6194) and Behr Royal Orchard (PPU11-01). 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 | 12.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #586654 |
| RGB | 88, 102, 84 |
| HSL | 107°, 10%, 36% |
About Minster Green
Minster Green (No.224) is a very dark, muted green from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 12, Minster Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Minster 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 lighter.
How Minster Green changes with the light
Minster 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
Minster Green will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Minster 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 Minster Green from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Minster Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Minster Green in real homes
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Minster 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
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Backwoods (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.8
Also close: Rookwood Dark Green (ΔE 4.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Minster Green questions
What undertone does Minster Green have?
Minster Green has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Minster Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Minster Green a light or dark color?
Minster Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 12, Minster 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 Minster Green in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Holiday Wreath 447 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Sherwin-Williams: Basil SW 6194 (close, ΔE 3.8); Behr: Royal Orchard PPU11-01 (very close, ΔE 2.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Minster Green?
Try Cabbage White (No.269) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Minster Green's undertone.
Where does Minster Green work best?
Minster Green works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 12, Minster Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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