G.I. Green
2149-20 · #958649 · LRV 23 — warm yellow tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Cabin Fever14
- 2G.I. Green23
- 3Chilled Wine41
- 4Honey Tea52
What Color Is G.I. Green, Really?
G.I. Green reads as a warm yellow tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2149-20 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for G.I. Green
G.I. Green works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
How Lighting Changes G.I. Green
With an LRV of 23, G.I. Green is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its yellow 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about G.I. 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 2149-20 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 | BrassySW 6410 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.8 | 24 | Color page → |
| Behr | Lucky BambooPPU9-02 · Behr | 1.6 | 23 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Rolling Prairie6007-4B · Valspar | 4.2 | 25.2 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Wright Autumn GreenFLLW144 · PPG / Glidden | 3.5 | 24 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Bronze GreenPPG1114-6 · Glidden | 3.5 | 24 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Turkish Olive223-6DB · Dutch Boy | 2.6 | 23 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to G.I. 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 #958649 in HSL space. Pair G.I. Green with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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