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Benjamin Moore Kelp Forest Green

2043-30 · #01977B · LRV ~23.6

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Tropical Kelp (~93% proximity)

Kelp Forest Green (2043-30) is a dark green from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.6 (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 Dunn-Edwards Tropical Kelp (~93% proximity).

Closest tone to Kelp Forest Green in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

23.6 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

2043-30

HEX

#01977B

RGB

1, 151, 123

HSL

169°, 99%, 30%

Family

Greens

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Kelp Forest Green FAQ

What is the LRV of Kelp Forest Green?

Kelp Forest Green has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.6 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 Kelp Forest Green in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Tropical Kelp (DE5698), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Sea Swell (5008-10C), ~93% proximity; PPG: Congo Green (PPG1229-6), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Carolina Green (PPG1229-7), ~90% proximity; Behr: Celtic Queen (P430-6A), ~88% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Nifty Turquoise (SW 6941), ~78% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ionian (HGSW6754), ~76% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Arsenic (No. 214), ~52% 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 Kelp Forest Green?

The HEX code of Kelp Forest Green (2043-30) is #01977B, RGB 1, 151, 123. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.