Benjamin Moore Lucky Shamrock 609
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- Lucky Shamrock for exterior (1 photo)
- What are Benjamin Moore Lucky Shamrock undertones?
- Is Lucky Shamrock 609 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Lucky Shamrock
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Lucky Shamrock 609
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Lucky Shamrock 609 |
| Code: | 609 |
| Name: | Lucky Shamrock |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Lucky Shamrock?
Benjamin Moore Lucky Shamrock 609 is a medium-deep green with a noticeable blue-teal cast, drawn from its #2A806C color value. It has enough saturation to read clearly on a wall, yet its slightly muted depth keeps it from feeling overly bright. In daylight, the blue influence can make the shade appear cooler and more aquatic, while warmer indoor lighting may bring forward its greener side. Lucky Shamrock suits powder rooms, dining rooms, built-in cabinetry, or a front door where a richer color can hold its own. Pair it with warm white trim, pale oak, aged brass, charcoal, or soft clay-toned accents for contrast.
Lucky Shamrock for exterior
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 green hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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What are Benjamin Moore Lucky Shamrock undertones?
Lucky Shamrock is a midtone, soft moss green. The HEX sample leans green; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm light can make it look more olive and earthy, while cool daylight usually makes the green direction easier to notice.
HEX value:
RGB code:
42, 128, 108
Is Benjamin Moore Lucky Shamrock cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 166° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark green falls clearly in the cool range.
609 Lucky Shamrock HSL code: 166, 51%, 33%
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.
How light temperature affects Lucky Shamrock
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Lucky Shamrock:
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
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Darker shades
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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 Lucky Shamrock with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 346, such as Benjamin Moore Aplomb and Velvet Cloak.
LRV of Lucky Shamrock
Lucky Shamrock has an LRV of 18.08% 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 18.08%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #2A806C |
| RGB Decimal | 42, 128, 108 |
| RGB Percent | 16.47%, 50.20%, 42.35% |
| HSV | Hue: 166° Saturation: 67.19% Value: 50.2% |
| HSL | hsl(166, 51, 33) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 67.19 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 15.62 Key: 49.8 |
| YIQ | Y: 100.006 I: -44.821 Q: -24.416 |
| XYZ | X: 11.379 Y: 17.012 Z: 16.867 |
| CIE Lab | L:48.275 a:-30.617 b:3.406 |
| CIE Luv | L:48.275 u:-34.094 v:9.043 |
| Decimal | 2785388 |
| Hunter Lab | 41.246, -22.934, 4.626 |
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