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Benjamin Moore

Desert Green

443

Desert Green is a light green with soft sage undertones that give it a muted, gray-green character. It has an LRV of 54.48, reflecting a moderate-to-high amount of light, which makes it functional for main wall coverage in most rooms. The sage quality keeps it from appearing overly bright or saturated.

It is suitable for both contemporary and traditional spaces where a quiet green tone is needed. Recommended Benjamin Moore pairings include White Dove, Classic Gray, Hale Navy, Soft Fern, and Mountain Air.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

443

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Desert Green 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 Desert Green under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Desert Green under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

103°

Green Family

Lightness

75%

Light

Saturation

16%

Muted

LRV

54.5
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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
#BAC9B4
RGB Decimal
186, 201, 180
RGB Percent
72.9%, 78.8%, 70.6%
HSL
102.9, 16.3%, 74.7%
HSV
102.9, 10.4%, 78.8%
CMYK
7.5%, 0.0%, 10.4%, 21.2%
YIQ
194.1, -2.2, -9.7
XYZ
49.37, 55.51, 51.29
CIE Lab
79.33, -8.98, 8.75
CIE Luv
79.33, -7.40, 14.37
Hunter Lab
74.50, -8.36, 7.89
Decimal
12241332

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Desert GreenFolly GreenMoss RingRoyal Orchard

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Desert GreenMint WaferDecorator's WhiteWhite Ice

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Desert GreenPurple EssenceFortuneMonologue

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Desert GreenSage TintPale PineSeacliff Heights

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Succulent

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Morning on the Moor

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Wedding Mint

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Dusty Green

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Cottage Charm

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Niagara Mist

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Spring Valley

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