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Benjamin Moore Lafayette Green
HC-135 · #486055 · LRV ~10.4
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Pine Haven (~97% proximity)Lafayette Green (HC-135) is a deep green from Benjamin Moore with a strong blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Pine Haven (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Lafayette Green in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
10.4 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
HC-135
HEX
#486055
RGB
72, 96, 85
HSL
153°, 14%, 33%
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Lafayette Green FAQ
What undertone does Lafayette Green have?
Lafayette Green is a deep green with a strong blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Lafayette Green in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Pine Haven (DE5713), ~97% proximity; Behr: Rainforest (M440-7), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Canadian Fir (5004-4C), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Dark Green Velvet (PPG1136-7), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Billiard Green (SW 0016), ~93% proximity; PPG: Dark Green Velvet (PPG1136-7), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Beverly (No. 310), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rock Garden (HGSW6195), ~88% 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 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.