Mallard Green
2053-10 · #294E4F · LRV 8 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Deep Space3
- 2Mallard Green8
- 3Hidden Gem14
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Mallard Green, Really?
Mallard Green reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2053-10 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Mallard Green
Mallard 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. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Mallard Green
At LRV 8, Mallard 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 Mallard 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 2053-10 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Hidden ForestECC-51-3 · Behr | 4.0 | 6 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Dark Hunter Green30GG 06/113 · Glidden | 4.7 | 6 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Jungled Green332-7DB · Dutch Boy | 4.5 | 7 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Deep PineDEA180 · Dunn-Edwards | 2.6 | 5 | Color page → |
| Hirshfield's | Winter BalsamH0099 · Hirshfield's | 4.3 | 6 | Color page → |
| Kompozit | Blue Period0690 · Kompozit | 4.5 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Mallard 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 #294E4F in HSL space. Pair Mallard Green with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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