ColorplanMonkey Puzzle
No.238 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 9 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Monkey Puzzle (No.238) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 9. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Dark Pewter (2122-10) and Behr Midnight In NY (N440-7). 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 | 9.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4B5956 |
| RGB | 75, 89, 86 |
| HSL | 167°, 9%, 32% |
About Monkey Puzzle
Monkey Puzzle (No.238) is a very dark, soft green from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 9, Monkey Puzzle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Monkey Puzzle 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 Carriage Green (No.94), it's lighter and cooler.
How Monkey Puzzle changes with the light
Monkey Puzzle 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
Monkey Puzzle will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Monkey Puzzle 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 Monkey Puzzle from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Monkey Puzzle looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Monkey Puzzle in real homes
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Monkey Puzzle 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 1.7
Also close: Mediterranean Teal (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: Shade-Grown (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
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Monkey Puzzle questions
What undertone does Monkey Puzzle have?
Monkey Puzzle has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Monkey Puzzle read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Monkey Puzzle a light or dark color?
Monkey Puzzle has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 9.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, Monkey Puzzle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Monkey Puzzle in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Dark Pewter 2122-10 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Sherwin-Williams: Rock Bottom SW 7062 (closest available, ΔE 6.0); Behr: Midnight In NY N440-7 (very close, ΔE 1.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Monkey Puzzle?
Try Cabbage White (No.269) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Monkey Puzzle's undertone.
Where does Monkey Puzzle work best?
Monkey Puzzle works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, Monkey Puzzle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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