Benjamin Moore Cleveland Green 1525
| Official page: | Cleveland Green 1525 |
| Code: | 1525 |
| Name: | Cleveland Green |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Cleveland Green?
Enhance your space with the timeless elegance of Benjamin Moore 1525 Cleveland Green. This deep and rich green hue exudes sophistication and adds a touch of luxury to any room. Pair Cleveland Green with soft cream or warm beige tones to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. If you prefer a more modern look, this versatile color also pairs beautifully with crisp white accents or pops of mustard yellow for an eclectic vibe. Transform your space with Benjamin Moore 1525 Cleveland Green and create a stylish sanctuary that reflects your unique taste and personality.
Cleveland Green for living room
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What are Benjamin Moore Cleveland Green undertones?
The undertone of Cleveland Green can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#8E8163
RGB code:
142, 129, 99
Is Benjamin Moore Cleveland Green 1525 cool or warm?
With a hue of 42° thisdark greenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
1525 Cleveland Green HSL code: 42, 18%, 47%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
- Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
- Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Cleveland Green
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cleveland Green:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
1525
Cleveland Green
Darker shades
1525
Cleveland Green
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Cleveland Green with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 222, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.
LRV of Cleveland Green
Cleveland Green has an LRV of 22.63% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 22.63%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #8E8163 | |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 129, 99 | |
| RGB Percent | 55.69%, 50.59%, 38.82% | |
| HSV | Hue: 42° Saturation: 30.28% Value: 55.69% | |
| HSL | hsl(42, 18, 47) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.15 Yellow: 30.28 Key: 44.31 | |
| YIQ | Y: 129.467 I: 17.387 Q: -6.586 | |
| XYZ | X: 21.258 Y: 22.353 Z: 14.996 | |
| CIE Lab | L:54.399 a:0.058 b:18.094 | |
| CIE Luv | L:54.399 u:9.847 v:23.109 | |
| Decimal | 9339235 | |
| Hunter Lab | 47.279, -2.48, 14.29 |
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