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Benjamin Moore Essex Green

HC-188 · #27362E · LRV 3.3

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Roycroft Bottle Green is a 91% match

Essex Green (HC-188) is a deep green from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 3.3 (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 Roycroft Bottle Green (91% match).

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LRV

3.3 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

HC-188

HEX

#27362E

RGB

39, 54, 46

HSL

148°, 16%, 18%

Family

Greens

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Essex Green FAQ

What undertone does Essex Green have?

Essex 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 Essex Green?

Essex Green has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.3 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 Essex Green in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Roycroft Bottle Green (SW 2847), 91%; Valspar: Aged Pine (6011-5), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Jasper (HGSW6216), 90%; Dunn-Edwards: Refined Green (DEA181), 83%; PPG: Antique Slate (PPG13-29), 83%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 82%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 81%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 78%. 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 Essex Green?

The HEX code of Essex Green (HC-188) is #27362E, RGB 39, 54, 46. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.