Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Nicolson Green |
| SKU | CW-500 |
| Hex | #75806A |
| RGB | 117, 128, 106 |
| HSL | 90°, 9%, 46% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Benjamin Moore Nicolson Green
With an LRV of 22, Nicolson Green is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its green 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.
Nicolson Green works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
17 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Nicolson 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 #75806A in HSL space. Pair Nicolson 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 Nicolson Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nicolson 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 CW-500 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nicolson Green
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Nicolson Green. The nearest is Dried Thyme (SW 6186) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dried Thyme swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nicolson Green
Behr has no exact twin of Nicolson Green. The nearest is Restful Brown (BNC-36) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Restful Brown swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nicolson Green
At Valspar, the closest color to Nicolson Green is Northern Glen (5007-4B) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21.2 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Northern Glen swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nicolson Green
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Nicolson Green is Pine Garland (PPG1126-6) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Garland swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nicolson Green
At Glidden, the closest color to Nicolson Green is Pine Garland (PPG1126-6) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Garland swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nicolson Green
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Nicolson Green. The nearest is Sweetbrier (425-5DB) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweetbrier swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nicolson Green
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Nicolson Green. The nearest is Farm to Table (HGSW 3263) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Farm to Table swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nicolson Green
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nicolson Green is Moss Covered (DE6265) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 22) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moss Covered swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nicolson Green
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Bespoke Green (JG-61), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Nicolson Green without repainting risk. See the full Bespoke Green swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nicolson Green
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Nicolson Green is Calke Green (NO. 34) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calke Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nicolson Green
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Bowling Green (0437), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Nicolson Green without repainting risk. See the full Bowling Green swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nicolson Green
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Nicolson Green is Pendula Garden (0429) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pendula Garden swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Nicolson Green
Rodda has no exact twin of Nicolson Green. The nearest is Cypress (CA179) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cypress swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nicolson Green
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Nicolson Green. The nearest is Pondstone (C2-935) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pondstone swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Nicolson Green
At Clare, the closest color to Nicolson Green is Daily Greens (PNT100-DP-61) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Daily Greens swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nicolson Green
At Kompozit, the closest color to Nicolson Green is Pendula Garden (0429) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pendula Garden swatch →