Paint · Benjamin Moore · Greens
Benjamin Moore Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · #01977B · LRV 23.6
Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Tropical Kelp is a 93% matchKelp Forest Green (2043-30) is a dark green from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 23.6 (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 Dunn-Edwards Tropical Kelp (93% match).
Compare Kelp Forest Green with other brands
Three catalogs stay in the list — tap another card to swap the last column. Matches are estimates from digital values, not official conversions. Always check a real sample.
LRV
23.6 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
2043-30
HEX
#01977B
RGB
1, 151, 123
HSL
169°, 99%, 30%
Family
Colors similar to Kelp Forest Green in Benjamin Moore
Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.
Kelp Forest Green FAQ
What is the LRV of Kelp Forest Green?
Kelp Forest Green has an 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.
What is the closest match to Kelp Forest Green in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Tropical Kelp (DE5698), 93%; Valspar: Sea Swell (5008-10C), 93%; PPG: Congo Green (PPG1229-6), 91%; Glidden: Carolina Green (PPG1229-7), 90%; Behr: Celtic Queen (P430-6A), 88%; Sherwin-Williams: Nifty Turquoise (SW 6941), 78%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ionian (HGSW6754), 76%; Farrow & Ball: Arsenic (No. 214), 52%. 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 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.