Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Kensington Green |
| SKU | 710 |
| Hex | #9AB9B5 |
| RGB | 154, 185, 181 |
| HSL | 172°, 18%, 66% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Kensington Green
Kensington Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Kensington Green is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Kensington 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 #9AB9B5 in HSL space. Pair Kensington 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 Kensington Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kensington 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 710 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kensington Green
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Festoon Aqua (SW 19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Kensington Green without repainting risk. See the full Festoon Aqua swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Kensington Green
Behr's nearest match is Opal Silk (PPU12-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Kensington Green without repainting risk. See the full Opal Silk swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kensington Green
The closest Valspar equivalent of Kensington Green is Nursery Wall (P101). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.4 vs 45). If Valspar is your counter, order Nursery Wall and you'll get the same color. See the full Nursery Wall swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kensington Green
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Kensington Green. The nearest is Holly Glen (PPG1144-4) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Holly Glen swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Kensington Green
At Glidden, the closest color to Kensington Green is Holly Glen (PPG1144-4) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Holly Glen swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kensington Green
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Grayed Aqua (428-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Kensington Green without repainting risk. See the full Grayed Aqua swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kensington Green
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Kensington Green is Pistachio Ice Cream (DE5717) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pistachio Ice Cream swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kensington Green
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Kensington Green. The nearest is Powder Blue (NO. 23) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Powder Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kensington Green
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Kensington Green. The nearest is Stormy Bay (0484) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kensington Green
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Kensington Green is Lucinda (H0042) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lucinda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Kensington Green
Rodda has no exact twin of Kensington Green. The nearest is Patina (CA190) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Kensington Green
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Kensington Green is A Cappella (C2-717) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full A Cappella swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Kensington Green
At Clare, the closest color to Kensington Green is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vacay swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Kensington Green
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Kensington Green is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →