Benjamin Moore Waterbury Green HC-136
| Official page: | Waterbury Green HC-136 |
| Code: | HC-136 |
| Name: | Waterbury Green |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Waterbury Green?
Benjamin Moore Waterbury Green (HC-136) is a rich and sophisticated hue that exudes timeless elegance. This deep green tone adds a sense of depth and warmth to any space it graces. Perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere, Waterbury Green is ideal for use in living rooms, libraries, and home offices. Pair it with natural wood accents and metallic finishes to elevate the overall aesthetic of the room. Embrace the luxurious charm of Waterbury Green to infuse your interiors with a touch of classic allure.
Waterbury Green for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Waterbury Green for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Green shade can create a unique space
Benjamin Moore HC-136 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Waterbury Green for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
Benjamin Moore Waterbury Green reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore Waterbury Green undertones?
The undertone of Waterbury 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#6C9187
RGB code:
108, 145, 135
Is Benjamin Moore Waterbury Green HC-136 cool or warm?
With a hue of 164° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
HC-136 Waterbury Green HSL code: 164, 15%, 50%
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.
- 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.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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 Waterbury 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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All 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:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Waterbury 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-136
Waterbury Green
Darker shades
HC-136
Waterbury 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 Waterbury Green with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 344, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.
LRV of Waterbury Green
Waterbury Green has an LRV of 25.78% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
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 25.78%, 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.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #6C9187 | |
| RGB Decimal | 108, 145, 135 | |
| RGB Percent | 42.35%, 56.86%, 52.94% | |
| HSV | Hue: 164° Saturation: 25.52% Value: 56.86% | |
| HSL | hsl(164, 15, 50) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 25.52 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 6.9 Key: 43.14 | |
| YIQ | Y: 132.797 I: -18.835 Q: -10.939 | |
| XYZ | X: 20.681 Y: 25.187 Z: 26.687 | |
| CIE Lab | L:57.258 a:-15.031 b:1.143 | |
| CIE Luv | L:57.258 u:-18.59 v:3.986 | |
| Decimal | 7115143 | |
| Hunter Lab | 50.187, -14.27, 3.603 |
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