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Benjamin Moore Windsor Green

CW-505 · #495033 · LRV 7.4

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Secret Garden is a 92% match

Windsor Green (CW-505) is a deep green from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 7.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Secret Garden (92% match).

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LRV

7.4 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

CW-505

HEX

#495033

RGB

73, 80, 51

HSL

74°, 22%, 26%

Family

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Windsor Green FAQ

What undertone does Windsor Green have?

Windsor Green has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep 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 Windsor Green?

Windsor Green has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

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

Sherwin-Williams: Secret Garden (SW 6181), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Secret Garden (HGSW6181), 92%; PPG: Pinetop (PPG1125-7), 89%; Glidden: Pinetop (PPG1125-7), 89%; Valspar: Boughs of Pine (5007-4C), 88%; Behr: Eastern Bamboo (PPU9-25), 85%; Dunn-Edwards: Botanical Garden (DET518), 82%; Farrow & Ball: Beverly (No. 310), 81%. 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 Windsor Green?

The HEX code of Windsor Green (CW-505) is #495033, RGB 73, 80, 51. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.