Monmouth Green
2038-40 · #5BC2A2 · LRV 44 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Hidden Gem14
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3Monmouth Green44
- 4Wedgewood Gray50
- 5Refresh59
What Color Is Monmouth Green, Really?
Monmouth Green reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2038-40 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Monmouth Green
Monmouth 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.
How Lighting Changes Monmouth Green
Monmouth Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Most complaints about Monmouth 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 2038-40 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 | KauaiP430-4 · Behr | 2.2 | 46 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Blue EnergyM258 · Valspar | 3.4 | 40.8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Tropical TidePPG1229-4 · PPG / Glidden | 2.4 | 47 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Whimsical Green90GY 42/355 · Glidden | 4.9 | 42 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Glazed Teal130-5DB · Dutch Boy | 2.7 | 45 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Cotswold GreenHGSW 1304 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 4.9 | 41 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Monmouth 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 #5BC2A2 in HSL space. Pair Monmouth Green with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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