Benjamin Moore G.I. Green 2149-20

What are Benjamin Moore G.I. Green undertones?

The undertone of G.I. Green can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore G.I. Green 2149-20 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 48° thisdark greenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2149-20 G.I. Green HSL code: 48, 34%, 44%

• 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.
• 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.

How light temperature affects G.I. 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:

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 G.I. 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

2149-20
G.I. Green

• 2148-20
  Thyme

  

• 273
  Sandalwood

  

• 2148-30
  Military Tan

  

• 2149-30
  Fresh Olive

  

• 280
  Renaissance Gold

  

Darker shades

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G.I. Green

• 2149-10
  Newt Green

  

• 2148-10
  Foot Hills

  

• CSP-895
  Perfectly Pesto

  

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 G.I. Green with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 228, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.

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G.I. Green

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

LRV of G.I. Green

G.I. Green has an LRV of 22.9% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#958649
RGB Decimal	149, 134, 73
RGB Percent	58.43%, 52.55%, 28.63%
HSV	Hue: 48° Saturation: 51.01% Value: 58.43%
HSL	hsl(48, 34, 44)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.07 Yellow: 51.01 Key: 41.57
YIQ	Y: 131.531 I: 28.54 Q: -15.81
XYZ	X: 22.123 Y: 23.922 Z: 9.754
CIE Lab	L:56.009 a:-2.82 b:34.666
CIE Luv	L:56.009 u:13.02 v:41.144
Decimal	9799241
Hunter Lab	48.91, -4.854, 22.413