Benjamin Moore

Bittergreen

CSP-990

Bittergreen is a deep green with brown undertones. With an LRV of 18.22, it reads dark and earthy on walls. It fits studies, entryways, or accent walls where a grounded green is desired.

Revere Pewter and Horizon Gray keep the palette neutral, while Cedar Green and Mossy Oak reinforce the green range. Hale Navy or Dinner Party provide contrast.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CSP-990

Collection

Color Stories

Bittergreen in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Bittergreen under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Bittergreen under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

37°

Orange Family

Lightness

41%

Medium

Saturation

28%

Muted

LRV

18.2
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#866F4B
RGB Decimal
134, 111, 75
RGB Percent
52.5%, 43.5%, 29.4%
HSL
36.6, 28.2%, 41.0%
HSV
36.6, 44.0%, 52.5%
CMYK
0.0%, 17.2%, 44.0%, 47.5%
YIQ
113.8, 25.3, -6.4
XYZ
16.79, 16.95, 9.04
CIE Lab
48.19, 3.84, 23.42
CIE Luv
48.19, 17.17, 27.11
Hunter Lab
41.16, 3.04, 14.69
Decimal
8810315

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