Benjamin Moore Nicolson Green CW-500
| Official page: | Nicolson Green CW-500 |
| Code: | CW-500 |
| Name: | Nicolson Green |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Nicolson Green?
Subtle but sophisticated, Benjamin Moore's Nicolson Green (CW-500) adds a touch of calm elegance to any space. This muted green hue pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like soft ivory or sandy beige, creating a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. For a bolder look, consider combining Nicolson Green with deep navy blue accents or rich mustard yellow tones to create a striking contrast. Whether used as a main wall color or in small doses as an accent, Nicolson Green effortlessly brings a sense of tranquility and depth to any room.
Benjamin Moore CW-500 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Nicolson Green 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 warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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What are Benjamin Moore Nicolson Green undertones?
The undertone of Nicolson 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#75806A
RGB code:
117, 128, 106
Is Benjamin Moore Nicolson Green CW-500 cool or warm?
With a hue of 90° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
CW-500 Nicolson Green HSL code: 90, 9%, 46%
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 Nicolson 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:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Nicolson 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
CW-500
Nicolson Green
Darker shades
CW-500
Nicolson 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 Nicolson Green with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 270, such as Benjamin Moore Cupid's Dart and Carolina Plum.
LRV of Nicolson Green
Nicolson Green has an LRV of 21.68% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 21.68%, 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 | #75806A | |
| RGB Decimal | 117, 128, 106 | |
| RGB Percent | 45.88%, 50.20%, 41.57% | |
| HSV | Hue: 90° Saturation: 17.19% Value: 50.2% | |
| HSL | hsl(90, 9, 46) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 8.59 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 17.19 Key: 49.8 | |
| YIQ | Y: 122.203 I: 0.515 Q: -9.173 | |
| XYZ | X: 17.656 Y: 20.261 Z: 16.612 | |
| CIE Lab | L:52.131 a:-8.375 b:10.598 | |
| CIE Luv | L:52.131 u:-5.208 v:15.336 | |
| Decimal | 7700586 | |
| Hunter Lab | 45.012, -8.753, 9.627 |
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