Benjamin Moore Lucky Shamrock 609
| Official page: | Lucky Shamrock 609 |
| Code: | 609 |
| Name: | Lucky Shamrock |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Lucky Shamrock?
Elevate your space with the vibrant charm of Benjamin Moore 609 Lucky Shamrock (HEX code #287D6F). This rich emerald green hue adds a fresh and invigorating touch to any room, infusing it with a sense of energy and sophistication. Pair Lucky Shamrock with accents in crisp whites, soft creams, or natural wood tones to create a modern and harmonious aesthetic. Incorporate metallic elements like gold or brass to enhance the luxurious feel of this stunning green shade. Whether used on walls, furniture, or decor, Lucky Shamrock will instantly enliven your space with its bold and stylish presence.
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 has a clear green undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#2A806C
RGB code:
42, 128, 108
Is Benjamin Moore Lucky Shamrock 609 cool or warm?
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 (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 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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Lucky Shamrock
Darker shades
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Lucky Shamrock
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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| 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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