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Benjamin Moore Reef Green
2042-20 · #017F5E · LRV ~16
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Ivy League (~95% proximity)Reef Green (2042-20) is a dark green from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 16 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Ivy League (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Reef Green in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
16 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
2042-20
HEX
#017F5E
RGB
1, 127, 94
HSL
164°, 98%, 25%
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Reef Green FAQ
What is the LRV of Reef Green?
Reef Green has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 16 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Reef Green in other brands?
Glidden: Ivy League (PPG1228-7), ~95% proximity; PPG: Ivy League (PPG1228-7), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Irish Beauty (DE5685), ~94% proximity; Behr: Celtic Queen (P430-6A), ~91% proximity; Valspar: Emerald Enchantment (8001-33G), ~88% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Starboard (SW 6755), ~84% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Greens (HGSW6748), ~81% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Vardo (No. 288), ~47% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Reef Green?
The HEX code of Reef Green (2042-20) is #017F5E, RGB 1, 127, 94. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.