Benjamin Moore Vienna Green 538

Official page:Vienna Green 538
Code:538
Name:Vienna Green
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Vienna Green?

Introduce a touch of elegance into your space with Benjamin Moore 538 Vienna Green. This sophisticated hue, reminiscent of fresh spring foliage, brings a sense of tranquility and harmony to any room. Pair Vienna Green with soft neutrals like Benjamin Moore Horizon Gray 2141-50 or warm accents like Benjamin Moore Copper Mountain 952 to create a balanced and inviting atmosphere. Complement this versatile color with natural textures and metallic finishes for a modern yet timeless look. Elevate your interior design with Benjamin Moore 538 Vienna Green as the focal point, and transform your space into a sanctuary of style and serenity.

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What are Benjamin Moore Vienna Green undertones?

The undertones of Vienna Green can be accurately described as a Green and 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#A6B376

RGB code:

166, 179, 118

Is Benjamin Moore Vienna Green 538 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 73° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

538 Vienna Green HSL code: 73, 29%, 58%

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.

  • 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.

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 Vienna 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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Vienna Green:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

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Complementary color scheme

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 Vienna Green with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 253, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Iced Lavender.

LRV of Vienna Green

Vienna Green has an LRV of 40.26% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 40.26%, 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.

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HEX#A6B376Copy color code
RGB Decimal166, 179, 118Copy color code
RGB Percent65.10%, 70.20%, 46.27%Copy color code
HSVHue: 73° Saturation: 34.08% Value: 70.2%Copy color code
HSLhsl(73, 29, 58)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 7.26 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 34.08 Key: 29.8Copy color code
YIQY: 168.159 I: 11.855 Q: -21.733Copy color code
XYZX: 35.116 Y: 41.656 Z: 23.325Copy color code
CIE LabL:70.633 a:-14.64 b:29.697Copy color code
CIE LuvL:70.633 u:-4.963 v:41.576Copy color code
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Hunter Lab64.541, -15.828, 23.751Copy color code
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