Essex Green
We've categorized Essex Green as a genuinely dark Green because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 27 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#27362E
LRV
5.64
Essex Green in Real Rooms
Essex Green has a low LRV of 5.64 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, front door, house, bedroom, living room, misc, home office and dining room.
4 Bathroom Photos
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Essex Green has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Hc-188 Bathroom Paint
@jessicawhite629
Benjamin Moore Essex Green Bathroom Paint
@jessicawhite629
Bathroom
@rowlandpaint
Hc-188 Bathroom
@rowlandpaint
2 Front Door Photos
Choosing Essex Green for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
Benjamin Moore Essex Green Front Door
@doughty.chuck
Hc-188 Front Door
@newenglandshuttermills
2 House Photos
In suburban environments, Essex Green provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
House Exterior
@sarahhayesdesign
Essex Green Shutters
@maison_de_bon_coeur
8 Bedroom Photos
Essex Green has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.
Bedroom
@kimroraback
3 Living Room Photos
Essex Green provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Bm Essex Green Living Room
@hollie.a.adams
Benjamin Moore Essex Green Hallway
@thehouseonthehill_gtz
Benjamin Moore Essex Green Stairs
@thehouseonthehill_gtz
5 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Essex Green provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Essex Green Painted Furniture
@thestatementpeace
Benjamin Moore Essex Green Painted Furniture
@reifrestores
Benjamin Moore Essex Green Door
@hamptonfarmhouse
Benjamin Moore Essex Green Wall Panelling
@lisiusliving
Essex Green Basement
@jenkrenzhome
1 Home Office Photo
In a multi-use room where an office corner is required, Essex Green can be used to "zone" the desk area. By painting just that section, you create a visual boundary that separates your professional life from your personal space.
Benjamin Moore Essex Green Home Office
@annettenielseninteriordesigner
2 Dining Room Photos
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Essex Green, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Hc-188 Dining Room
@greenpaintandlove
Dining Room
@greenpaintandlove
