Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Verdigris |
| SKU | 685 |
| Hex | #55756C |
| RGB | 85, 117, 108 |
| HSL | 163°, 16%, 40% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Verdigris
With an LRV of 16, Verdigris 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.
Verdigris 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.
Closest matches by brand
13 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Verdigris 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 #55756C in HSL space. Pair Verdigris 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 Verdigris Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Verdigris 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 685 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Verdigris
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Verdigris. The nearest is Kendal Green (SW 6467) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kendal Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Verdigris
At Behr, the closest color to Verdigris is Noble Fir (HDC-WR16-04) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Noble Fir swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Verdigris
At Valspar, the closest color to Verdigris is Idyllic Island (P063) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15.3 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Idyllic Island swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Verdigris
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Verdigris is Evening Emerald (PPG1144-6) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Evening Emerald swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Verdigris
At Glidden, the closest color to Verdigris is Evening Emerald (PPG1144-6) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Evening Emerald swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Verdigris
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Frosted Evergreen (329-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Verdigris without repainting risk. See the full Frosted Evergreen swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Verdigris
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Verdigris. The nearest is Jadepool (HGSW 2292) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jadepool swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Verdigris
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Verdigris is Stately Stems (DE5712) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stately Stems swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Verdigris
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Verdigris. The nearest is Mere Green (NO. 219) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mere Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Verdigris
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Verdigris. The nearest is Micropolis (0472) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Micropolis swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Verdigris
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Verdigris. The nearest is Brookside (H0083) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brookside swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Verdigris
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Verdigris. The nearest is Path (C2-680) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Path swatch →