Benjamin Moore Essex Green HC-188

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.

Essex Green for bedroom

Bedroom
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Essex Green for living room

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Bm Essex Green Living Room
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Bm Essex Green Living Room
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Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Green shade can create a unique space

Benjamin Moore HC-188 for bathroom

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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Dark real bathrooms.

Essex Green for exterior

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House Exterior
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Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Benjamin Moore Essex Green reviews

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#27362E

RGB code:

39, 54, 46

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

warm
Color wheel
cool

With a hue of 148° this Green refers 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.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Essex Green:

Monochromatic color scheme

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 decor, it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Complementary color scheme

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.

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