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Benjamin Moore Reef Green

2042-20 · #017F5E · LRV 16

Compare with other brands: Glidden Ivy League is a 95% match

Reef Green (2042-20) is a dark green from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 16 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Ivy League (95% match).

Compare Reef Green with other brands

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LRV

16 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

2042-20

HEX

#017F5E

RGB

1, 127, 94

HSL

164°, 98%, 25%

Family

Greens

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Reef Green FAQ

What is the LRV of Reef Green?

Reef Green has an 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.

What is the closest match to Reef Green in other brands?

Glidden: Ivy League (PPG1228-7), 95%; PPG: Ivy League (PPG1228-7), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Irish Beauty (DE5685), 94%; Behr: Celtic Queen (P430-6A), 91%; Valspar: Emerald Enchantment (8001-33G), 88%; Sherwin-Williams: Starboard (SW 6755), 84%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Greens (HGSW6748), 81%; Farrow & Ball: Vardo (No. 288), 47%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.