Benjamin Moore

Crisp Romaine

686

Crisp Romaine is a very dark green that approaches black, with an LRV of 9.22 indicating it absorbs most available light. Despite its depth, it carries a subtle warm undertone that prevents it from reading as purely cool or harsh. This warmth is what distinguishes it from a true black-green.

It benefits from pairing with lighter colors like White Dove or Swiss Coffee to provide necessary contrast. Hale Navy and Kendall Charcoal can build a deeper tonal scheme, while earthy warm neutrals help reinforce its underlying warmth.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

686

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Crisp Romaine in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Crisp Romaine under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Crisp Romaine under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

159°

Cyan Family

Lightness

31%

Dark

Saturation

13%

Very Muted

LRV

9.2
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#445851
RGB Decimal
68, 88, 81
RGB Percent
26.7%, 34.5%, 31.8%
HSL
159.0, 12.8%, 30.6%
HSV
159.0, 22.7%, 34.5%
CMYK
22.7%, 0.0%, 8.0%, 65.5%
YIQ
81.2, -9.7, -6.4
XYZ
7.36, 8.80, 9.10
CIE Lab
35.60, -9.31, 1.54
CIE Luv
35.60, -9.83, 3.22
Hunter Lab
29.67, -6.25, 1.06
Decimal
4479057

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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