Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Monmouth Green |
| SKU | 2038-40 |
| Hex | #5BC2A2 |
| RGB | 91, 194, 162 |
| HSL | 161°, 46%, 56% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore 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.
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.
Closest matches by brand
11 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe 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.
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.
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 Monmouth Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Monmouth 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 2038-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Monmouth Green
At Behr, the closest color to Monmouth Green is Aquatic Green (510D-6) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aquatic Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Monmouth Green
At Valspar, the closest color to Monmouth Green is Blue Energy (M258) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40.8 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Energy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Monmouth Green
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Monmouth Green is Tropical Tide (PPG1229-4) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Tide swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Monmouth Green
Glidden has no exact twin of Monmouth Green. The nearest is Whimsical Green (90GY 42/355) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whimsical Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Monmouth Green
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Monmouth Green is Glazed Teal (130-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glazed Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Monmouth Green
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Monmouth Green. The nearest is Cotswold Green (HGSW 1304) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cotswold Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Monmouth Green
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Monmouth Green is Jade Mountain (DE5697) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jade Mountain swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Monmouth Green
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Monmouth Green. The nearest is Blue Green Scene (0716) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Green Scene swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Monmouth Green
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Monmouth Green. The nearest is Blue Green Scene (0716) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Green Scene swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Monmouth Green
Kompozit has no exact twin of Monmouth Green. The nearest is Blue Green Scene (0716) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Green Scene swatch →