Benjamin Moore Sussex Green HC-109

What are Benjamin Moore Sussex Green undertones?

The undertone of Sussex 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Sussex Green HC-109 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 51° thisdark greenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-109 Sussex Green HSL code: 51, 12%, 45%

• 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.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Sussex 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 Sussex 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

HC-109
Sussex Green

• 1488
  Sage Mountain

  

• 2141-40
  Creekside Green

  

• HC-107
  Gettysburg Gray

  

• CW-40
  Tavern Gray

  

• HC-106
  Crownsville Gray

  

Darker shades

HC-109
Sussex Green

• 2139-20
  Dakota Woods Green

  

• 2141-10
  Artichoke

  

• 2141-20
  Cabbage Patch

  

• 1505
  Trailing Vines

  

• 2141-30
  Army 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 Sussex Green with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 231, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Evening Dove.

HC-109
Sussex Green

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

LRV of Sussex Green

Sussex Green has an LRV of 20.85% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#807C64
RGB Decimal	128, 124, 100
RGB Percent	50.20%, 48.63%, 39.22%
HSV	Hue: 51° Saturation: 21.88% Value: 50.2%
HSL	hsl(51, 12, 45)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.12 Yellow: 21.88 Key: 49.8
YIQ	Y: 122.46 I: 10.096 Q: -6.623
XYZ	X: 18.41 Y: 19.925 Z: 14.929
CIE Lab	L:51.752 a:-2.741 b:13.683
CIE Luv	L:51.752 u:3.729 v:18.123
Decimal	8420452
Hunter Lab	44.637, -4.497, 11.416