Benjamin Moore Reef Green 2042-20

What are Benjamin Moore Reef Green undertones?

The undertone of Reef 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Reef Green 2042-20 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 164° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2042-20 Reef Green HSL code: 164, 100%, 25%

• 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.

How light temperature affects Reef 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 Reef 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

2042-20
Reef Green

• 2039-20
  Emerald Isle

  

• 2039-30
  Cabana Green

  

• 2044-20
  Leprechaun

  

• 2042-30
  Hummingbird Green

  

• 616
  Garden View

  

Darker shades

2042-20
Reef Green

• 2042-10
  True Green

  

• 2044-10
  Green

  

• 2038-20
  Irish Clover

  

• 2045-20
  Lawn Green

  

• 2046-10
  Calypso 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 Reef Green with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 344, such as Benjamin Moore I Love You Pink and Pink Begonia.

2042-20
Reef Green

• 2077-70
  I Love You Pink

  

• 2078-50
  Pink Begonia

  

• 1313
  Milano Red

  

• 2003-30
  Berry Wine

  

• 2087-10
  Neon Red

  

• 2080-70
  Aztec Lily

  

• 2081-60
  Pink Lace

  

LRV of Reef Green

Reef Green has an LRV of 16% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#007E5D
RGB Decimal	0, 126, 93
RGB Percent	0.00%, 49.41%, 36.47%
HSV	Hue: 164° Saturation: 100.0% Value: 49.41%
HSL	hsl(164, 100, 25)
CMYK	Cyan: 100.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 26.19 Key: 50.59
YIQ	Y: 84.564 I: -64.479 Q: -36.923
XYZ	X: 9.435 Y: 15.711 Z: 12.888
CIE Lab	L:46.593 a:-38.283 b:9.72
CIE Luv	L:46.593 u:-39.272 v:18.147
Decimal	32349
Hunter Lab	39.637, -26.874, 8.467