What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Essex Green?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Essex Green undertone is #27362E .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Essex Green?

RGB code is 39, 54, 46 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Essex Green HC-188

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Essex Green HC-188 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore HC-188 Essex Green is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Essex Green undertones?

Green is Benjamin Moore Essex Green undertone color.

Official page:	Essex Green HC-188
Code:	HC-188
Name:	Essex Green
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Essex Green?

Step into a world of sophistication and tranquility with Benjamin Moore's Essex Green. This rich and luxurious hue, with its deep and elegant tones, adds a touch of drama and opulence to any space. Perfect for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere, HC-188 is ideal for libraries, home offices, or living rooms where you want to evoke a sense of warmth and serenity. Pair it with plush furnishings and gold accents to elevate the room's ambiance to new heights. Let Essex Green envelope you in a sense of grandeur and refinement.

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What are Benjamin Moore Essex Green undertones?

The undertone of Essex Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

#27362E

RGB code:

39, 54, 46

Is Benjamin Moore Essex Green HC-188 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 148° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-188 Essex Green HSL code: 148, 16%, 18%

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 Essex 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Essex 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

HC-188
Essex 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 Essex Green with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 328, such as Benjamin Moore Aplomb and Velvet Cloak.

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LRV of Essex Green

Essex Green has an LRV of 5.64% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 5.64%, 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	#27362E
RGB Decimal	39, 54, 46
RGB Percent	15.29%, 21.18%, 18.04%
HSV	Hue: 148° Saturation: 27.78% Value: 21.18%
HSL	hsl(148, 16, 18)
CMYK	Cyan: 27.78 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 14.81 Key: 78.82
YIQ	Y: 48.603 I: -6.368 Q: -5.663
XYZ	X: 2.649 Y: 3.267 Z: 3.075
CIE Lab	L:21.082 a:-8.246 b:3.029
CIE Luv	L:21.082 u:-6.521 v:4.011
Decimal	2569774
Hunter Lab	18.074, -5.471, 2.565