Absolute Green
2043-10 · #055143 · LRV 7 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1English Ivy2
- 2Absolute Green7
- 3Sage Green22
- 4Evergreen Fog30
What Color Is Absolute Green, Really?
Absolute Green reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2043-10 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Absolute Green
Absolute Green earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
How Lighting Changes Absolute Green
At LRV 7, Absolute Green is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Absolute Green are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2043-10 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Cape VerdeSW 6482 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.9 | 7 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Forest ShadowsV063-6 · Valspar | 2.7 | 5.2 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Forest Grove230-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.5 | 7 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Emerald ShoreHGSW 2311 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 3.9 | 7 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Billiard TableDEA178 · Dunn-Edwards | 3.5 | 7 | Color page → |
| Hirshfield's | Cute Pixie0711 · Hirshfield's | 1.9 | 9 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Absolute Green within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #055143 in HSL space. Pair Absolute Green with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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