Neptune Green
658 · #009181 · LRV 23 — cool blue-green tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Neptune Green23
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
- 5Wythe Blue48
What Color Is Neptune Green, Really?
Neptune Green reads as a cool blue-green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 658 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Neptune Green
Neptune Green works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Neptune Green
With an LRV of 23, Neptune Green is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Neptune 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 658 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Nifty TurquoiseSW 6941 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.3 | 21 | Color page → |
| Behr | Beach TowelS-G-510 · Behr | 2.1 | 22 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Tropical Hideaway5007-10C · Valspar | 2.2 | 20 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Miami JadePPG1230-6 · PPG / Glidden | 0.7 | 22 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Miami Jade44GG 24/451 · Glidden | 0.9 | 24 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Merry TealHGSW 1312 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 3.7 | 21 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Neptune 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 #009181 in HSL space. Pair Neptune Green with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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