Benjamin Moore Windsor Green CW-505
| Official page: | Windsor Green CW-505 |
| Code: | CW-505 |
| Name: | Windsor Green |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Windsor Green?
Evoke a sense of timeless sophistication with Benjamin Moore Windsor Green (CW-505). This rich and luxurious hue exudes tranquility and elegance, making it the perfect choice for a cozy living room, a stylish home office, or a calming bedroom sanctuary. The deep tones of Windsor Green bring a touch of natural beauty indoors, complementing both traditional and modern decor styles effortlessly. Infuse your space with a touch of grandeur and refinement by incorporating Windsor Green into your home decor. Whether used as an accent wall or as a focal point in a room, this captivating color will create a space that is both inviting and chic.
Windsor Green for living room
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Green shade can create a unique space
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Benjamin Moore CW-505 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Windsor 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 warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Benjamin Moore Windsor Green reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Benjamin Moore Windsor Green undertones?
The undertones of Windsor 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#484F32
RGB code:
72, 79, 50
Is Benjamin Moore Windsor Green CW-505 cool or warm?
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With a hue of 74° thisdark greenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
CW-505 Windsor Green HSL code: 74, 22%, 25%
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.
- 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.
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 Windsor 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 dark green shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Windsor 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-505
Windsor 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 Windsor Green with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 254, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Iced Lavender.
LRV of Windsor Green
Windsor Green has an LRV of 8.84% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 8.84%, 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 | #484F32 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 72, 79, 50 | |
| RGB Percent | 28.24%, 30.98%, 19.61% | |
| HSV | Hue: 74° Saturation: 36.71% Value: 30.98% | |
| HSL | hsl(74, 22, 25) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 8.86 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 36.71 Key: 69.02 | |
| YIQ | Y: 73.601 I: 5.148 Q: -10.506 | |
| XYZ | X: 6.044 Y: 7.2 Z: 4.088 | |
| CIE Lab | L:32.258 a:-8.436 b:16.233 | |
| CIE Luv | L:32.258 u:-2.697 v:18.743 | |
| Decimal | 4738866 | |
| Hunter Lab | 26.833, -6.75, 9.75 | |
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