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Benjamin Moore Nicolson Green

CW-500 · #76816B · LRV 20.6

Compare with other brands: Valspar Ginkgo Tree is a 97% match

Nicolson Green (CW-500) is a dark green from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 20.6 (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 Valspar Ginkgo Tree (97% match).

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LRV

20.6 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

CW-500

HEX

#76816B

RGB

118, 129, 107

HSL

90°, 9%, 46%

Family

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Nicolson Green FAQ

What undertone does Nicolson Green have?

Nicolson Green has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark green. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Nicolson Green?

Nicolson Green has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20.6 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 Nicolson Green in other brands?

Valspar: Ginkgo Tree (5006-4B), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Greenland (DE6286), 96%; Glidden: Lottery Winnings (PPG1129-6), 95%; PPG: Lottery Winnings (PPG1129-6), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Calke Green (No. 34), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Privilege Green (SW 6193), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Privilege Green (HGSW6193), 93%; Behr: Cliffside Park (S390-6), 91%. 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 Nicolson Green?

The HEX code of Nicolson Green (CW-500) is #76816B, RGB 118, 129, 107. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.