Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Hunter Green |
| SKU | 2041-10 |
| Hex | #2A3D32 |
| RGB | 42, 61, 50 |
| HSL | 145°, 18%, 20% |
| LRV | 5 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Black |
About Benjamin Moore Hunter Green
Benjamin Moore Hunter Green (2041-10) is a very dark green that reads almost black on a wall. The color numbers back that up: it sits low on the light scale with an LRV of 5, and its green is muted rather than vivid, so it behaves more like a soft near-black with a forest cast than a bold grassy green. Look closely in good light and you see a cool green that leans just slightly toward blue-green.
It is popular because it is Benjamin Moore's classic deep green, the go-to benchmark for libraries and dens where people want a room that feels enveloping and quiet.
Hunter Green suits anyone who wants drama without going fully black: a paneled study, a moody dining room, a set of built-ins, or a front door on a traditional or craftsman home. It rewards rich wood, brass, and warm lighting.
Closest matches by brand
4 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all black from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Hunter 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.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #2A3D32 in HSL space. Pair Hunter Green with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Hunter Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hunter Green from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2041-10 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hunter Green
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Hunter Green is Roycroft Bottle Green (SW 2847) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 5) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roycroft Bottle Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hunter Green
Valspar has no exact twin of Hunter Green. The nearest is Aged Pine (6011-5) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 4 vs 5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Pine swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hunter Green
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hunter Green is Mallard Feather (329-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 5) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mallard Feather swatch →
Hunter Green Color Guide
Hunter Green Undertones
Hunter Green's measured hue sits at 145 degrees, which places it in green territory but tipped a little toward teal, so you may catch a cool blue-green edge in some light. Its saturation is 18 percent, low enough that the color never looks candy-bright, but high enough that it clearly reads as green rather than a plain charcoal. So it is a muted, cool, deep green with a faint blue lean.
The undertone shows most where light is strong and direct: near a big window, under daylight bulbs, or outside on a sunny wall. In dim corners and at night it collapses toward black and the green nearly disappears.
Test it against a true black and against a warmer olive green. Next to black, Hunter Green shows its green. Next to olive, its cool blue-green side stands out. Always sample on the actual wall before you commit.
How Lighting Changes Hunter Green
With an LRV of 5, Hunter Green absorbs almost all the light that hits it, so the room's exposure matters more than usual. In a north-facing room, where light is cool and soft, it will look its darkest and coolest, sliding toward near-black with only a hint of green. That can feel cozy in a den or heavy in a small space, so judge it on the wall.
South-facing rooms get the most light across the day, which is where the green actually reads and the color feels richest rather than flat. East light in the morning and west light in the late afternoon are warm and low-angle, and they briefly pull out the warmer, softer side of the green.
Bulbs matter just as much. Warm 2700K bulbs make it feel deep and inviting; cool 4000K and up bulbs push it colder and grayer. In any low-light room, add lamps so the color does not just go to a black hole after dark.
Best Rooms and Uses for Hunter Green
Because its LRV is only 5, Hunter Green is a statement and contrast color, not a light whole-home neutral. It works best where you want depth and enclosure: a library, a study, a home office, a dining room, or a powder room where a dark, jewel-like feel is welcome. On all four walls of a small, well-lit room it can be genuinely cozy; in a dark room, use it on one accent wall instead so the space does not close in.
It is excellent on cabinets and built-ins, especially a kitchen island or a wall of bookshelves, where its near-black weight grounds the room and lets brass hardware pop.
Outside, Hunter Green is a classic. It makes a strong front door and reads as a refined, traditional shutter and trim color on brick, stone, and light siding. As interior trim it is bold rather than typical, best paired with much lighter walls.
Colors That Go With Hunter Green
For crisp trim and ceilings, White Dove (OC-17) at LRV 85 is a soft, slightly warm white that keeps the contrast strong without looking stark. If you want the brightest, cleanest edge, Chantilly Lace (OC-65) at LRV 92 is nearly pure white and sharpens the line between wall and molding.
For a second, lighter wall color in an open plan, Revere Pewter (HC-172) at LRV 56 is a warm greige that softens the darkness and keeps the palette calm. Manchester Tan (HC-81) at LRV 53 does a similar job with a slightly warmer, sandier feel.
For a companion dark tone, Hale Navy (HC-154) at LRV 6 pairs deep blue with the deep green for a rich, layered look on adjacent rooms or a matching built-in. Warm wood floors and brass or aged-bronze metals flatter Hunter Green better than chrome or cool silver.
Hunter Green vs Similar Colors
Essex Green (HC-188) at LRV 6 is Benjamin Moore's other famous dark green and the closest rival. It is a touch lighter and reads a little warmer and more classically forest-green, while Hunter Green stays cooler with its faint blue-green lean. Choose Essex Green for a warmer traditional exterior; choose Hunter Green when you want a slightly cooler, moodier interior.
Salamander (2050-10) at LRV 6 is famously dark and almost black-green; it shows even less green than Hunter Green and leans very slightly warm-gray. Pick Salamander when you truly want near-black with only a whisper of color, and Hunter Green when you want the green to actually show.
Pacific Sea Teal (2049-10) at LRV 5 pushes past green into a clear blue-green teal. If you want the color to read as deep teal rather than forest green, go with Pacific Sea Teal; if you want it to stay on the green side, stay with Hunter Green.
Benjamin Moore Hunter Green — frequently asked questions
Is Hunter Green warm or cool?+
Hunter Green is a cool color. Its hue sits at 145 degrees, which is green with a slight lean toward blue-green, and its low saturation keeps it muted. In warm morning or evening light it softens a little, but overall it reads as a cool, deep green rather than a warm olive or moss.
What trim white goes with Hunter Green?+
White Dove (OC-17) at LRV 85 is a reliable pick; it is a soft, slightly warm white that gives strong contrast without looking harsh against the dark green. If you want the crispest, brightest edge on trim and ceilings, use Chantilly Lace (OC-65) at LRV 92, which is nearly pure white.
Does Hunter Green work on cabinets and exteriors?+
Yes to both. On cabinets, islands, and built-ins its near-black depth grounds a room and makes brass hardware stand out. Outside it is a classic front door, shutter, and trim color, especially on brick, stone, or light siding. Its low LRV means it holds up as a bold accent rather than a light overall color.
What does an LRV of 5 mean for Hunter Green?+
LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 for black to 100 for pure white. At 5, Hunter Green reflects very little light and reads as one of the darkest colors you can paint. In practice that means it will look dramatic and enveloping, can make a small or dim room feel smaller, and needs good lamp light to keep it from going flat after dark.
How is Hunter Green different from Essex Green?+
Both are very dark Benjamin Moore greens, but Essex Green (HC-188) at LRV 6 is a touch lighter and reads warmer and more classically forest-green. Hunter Green stays cooler, with a faint blue-green lean. Pick Essex Green for a warmer traditional exterior, and Hunter Green when you want a cooler, moodier interior.
Should I sample Hunter Green before painting?+
Yes. Because it is so dark, Hunter Green shifts noticeably with exposure and bulb temperature, looking greener in bright rooms and nearly black in dim ones. Paint a large sample on more than one wall, view it in morning, afternoon, and evening light, and check it against your trim white before committing to the whole room.