Benjamin Moore Emerald Isle 2039-20
| Official page: | Emerald Isle 2039-20 |
| Code: | 2039-20 |
| Name: | Emerald Isle |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Emerald Isle?
Benjamin Moore 2039-20, also known as Emerald Isle, is a luxurious and vibrant shade reminiscent of lush green landscapes and deep ocean waters. This bold hue adds a touch of elegance and drama to any space, making it ideal for creating a statement wall or accent piece. Pair Emerald Isle with crisp white and soft gold accents to create a sophisticated look that exudes opulence and style. This captivating color brings a sense of nature indoors and works well in both traditional and contemporary interiors alike. Infuse your space with the rich beauty of Benjamin Moore 2039-20, Emerald Isle.
Emerald Isle for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Emerald Isle for living room
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Green shade can create a unique space
Benjamin Moore 2039-20 for bathroom
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Benjamin Moore 2039-20 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Benjamin Moore Emerald Isle reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Benjamin Moore Emerald Isle undertones?
The undertone of Emerald Isle can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#008158
RGB code:
0, 129, 88
Is Benjamin Moore Emerald Isle 2039-20 cool or warm?
With a hue of 161° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
2039-20 Emerald Isle HSL code: 161, 100%, 25%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.
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 Emerald Isle
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 Emerald Isle:
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
2039-20
Emerald Isle
Darker shades
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 Emerald Isle with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 341, such as Benjamin Moore I Love You Pink and Pink Begonia.
LRV of Emerald Isle
Emerald Isle has an LRV of 15.84% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 15.84%, 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 | #008158 | |
| RGB Decimal | 0, 129, 88 | |
| RGB Percent | 0.00%, 50.59%, 34.51% | |
| HSV | Hue: 161° Saturation: 100.0% Value: 50.59% | |
| HSL | hsl(161, 100, 25) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 100.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 31.78 Key: 49.41 | |
| YIQ | Y: 85.755 I: -63.696 Q: -40.047 | |
| XYZ | X: 9.611 Y: 16.404 Z: 11.89 | |
| CIE Lab | L:47.5 a:-40.769 b:13.888 | |
| CIE Luv | L:47.5 u:-40.687 v:23.72 | |
| Decimal | 33112 | |
| Hunter Lab | 40.502, -28.522, 10.946 |
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