Benjamin Moore Russell Green CW-495

What are Benjamin Moore Russell Green undertones?

The undertone of Russell 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Russell Green CW-495 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 75° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-495 Russell Green HSL code: 75, 18%, 60%

• 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 Russell 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 Russell 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-495
Russell Green

• AF-455
  Croquet

  

• 507
  Grecian Green

  

• 481
  Dill Weed

  

• 480
  Lily Pad

  

• 487
  Liberty Park

  

Darker shades

CW-495
Russell Green

• 488
  Mountain Lane

  

• 433
  Forest Hills Green

  

• CSP-840
  Barefoot in the Grass

  

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 Russell Green with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 255, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Iced Lavender.

CW-495
Russell Green

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 1410
  Iced Lavender

  

• 1411
  North Cascades

  

• 2070-20
  Plum Royale

  

• 1412
  Central Mauve

  

• 2069-30
  Darkest Grape

  

• 2069-20
  Blackberry Wine

  

LRV of Russell Green

Russell Green has an LRV of 38.58% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#A2AB87
RGB Decimal	162, 171, 135
RGB Percent	63.53%, 67.06%, 52.94%
HSV	Hue: 75° Saturation: 21.05% Value: 67.06%
HSL	hsl(75, 18, 60)
CMYK	Cyan: 5.26 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 21.05 Key: 32.94
YIQ	Y: 164.205 I: 6.205 Q: -13.107
XYZ	X: 33.836 Y: 38.557 Z: 28.575
CIE Lab	L:68.429 a:-9.555 b:17.52
CIE Luv	L:68.429 u:-3.482 v:25.688
Decimal	10660743
Hunter Lab	62.094, -11.398, 16.181