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Benjamin Moore Lafayette Green

HC-135 · #486055 · LRV 10.4

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Pine Haven is a 97% match

Lafayette Green (HC-135) is a deep green from Benjamin Moore with a strong blue undertone. Its LRV is about 10.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Pine Haven (97% match).

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LRV

10.4 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

HC-135

HEX

#486055

RGB

72, 96, 85

HSL

153°, 14%, 33%

Family

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Lafayette Green FAQ

What undertone does Lafayette Green have?

Lafayette Green is a deep green with a strong blue undertone. 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 Lafayette Green?

Lafayette Green has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.4 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 Lafayette Green in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Pine Haven (DE5713), 97%; Behr: Rainforest (M440-7), 96%; Valspar: Canadian Fir (5004-4C), 94%; Glidden: Dark Green Velvet (PPG1136-7), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Billiard Green (SW 0016), 93%; PPG: Dark Green Velvet (PPG1136-7), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Beverly (No. 310), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rock Garden (HGSW6195), 88%. 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 Lafayette Green?

The HEX code of Lafayette Green (HC-135) is #486055, RGB 72, 96, 85. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.