Benjamin Moore Parrot Green CW-465

What are Benjamin Moore Parrot Green undertones?

The undertone of Parrot 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Parrot Green CW-465 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 60° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-465 Parrot Green HSL code: 60, 32%, 56%

• 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.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Parrot 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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Parrot 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-465
Parrot Green

• AF-415
  Grasshopper

  

• 529
  Sweet Daphne

  

• CSP-855
  Lilianna

  

• 2147-40
  Dill Pickle

  

Darker shades

CW-465
Parrot Green

• 2147-30
  Jalapeño Pepper

  

• 2147-20
  Olive Moss

  

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 Parrot Green with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.

CW-465
Parrot Green

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

• CC-962
  Blackberry Punch

  

• 1439
  Yukon Sky

  

LRV of Parrot Green

Parrot Green has an LRV of 42.21% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#B2B26A
RGB Decimal	178, 178, 106
RGB Percent	69.80%, 69.80%, 41.57%
HSV	Hue: 60° Saturation: 40.45% Value: 69.8%
HSL	hsl(60, 32, 56)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 40.45 Key: 30.2
YIQ	Y: 169.792 I: 23.137 Q: -22.406
XYZ	X: 36.882 Y: 42.347 Z: 19.863
CIE Lab	L:71.11 a:-10.778 b:36.76
CIE Luv	L:71.11 u:3.505 v:48.583
Decimal	11711082
Hunter Lab	65.075, -12.713, 27.455