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Guilford Green

At first glance, Guilford Green belongs to the green family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. 75 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

LRV

57.22

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Light Reflectance Value
57.22
Medium
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CalmingCharmingPaleSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior
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Guilford Green in Rooms

Follow Guilford Green from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 75 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

11 Bathroom Photos

11 bathroom images trace Guilford Green (HC-116) through the contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light. Catalog words such as Calming, Charming, Pale offer another lens on its character.

Benjamin Moore Guilford Green bathroom paint review

Bathroom vanity sits against serene Guilford Green walls.

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37 Living Room Photos

37 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Guilford Green (HC-116) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.

Guilford Green living room color

Fireplace mantel gains warmth against Guilford Green living room walls.

@brightgirlvintage

15 Bedroom Photos

The 15 bedroom images turn a green swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Benjamin Moore HC-116 bedroom paint review

Bedroom walls wrapped in Guilford Green establish a calm, restful atmosphere throughout the space.

@marigongraphics

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

Guilford Green (HC-116) brings its green character into cabinetry, where color becomes part of the room’s architecture. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Benjamin Moore Guilford Green kitchen cabinets paint review

Kitchen cabinets painted in Guilford Green blend seamlessly with white subway tile and brass hardware.

@amymaisondecor

5 Misc Photos

Across 5 misc images, Guilford Green (HC-116) meets the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Benjamin Moore Guilford Green painted furniture color review

Guilford Green paint transforms a simple wooden dresser into a striking focal point furniture piece.

@soulwoodwork

Benjamin Moore HC-116 painted furniture picture

Painted dresser in Guilford Green adds sophisticated depth to this bedroom corner.

@look_whatnancycreated

Benjamin Moore HC-116 painted furniture paint review

Cabinet surfaces coated in Guilford Green create a calm, collected aesthetic.

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Benjamin Moore Guilford Green painted furniture paint review

Wooden furniture piece transformed with Guilford Green's rich, muted tone.

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Benjamin Moore Guilford Green paint review

Trim and walls in Guilford Green showcase this muted green's versatile appeal.

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5 Kitchen Photos

Guilford Green (HC-116) can change noticeably under daylight, task lighting and evening pendants. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.

Guilford Green kitchen color review

Kitchen walls in Guilford Green provide a serene backdrop for white cabinetry.

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Benjamin Moore HC-116 kitchen paint

Cabinetry and walls painted in Guilford Green establish cohesive, restful kitchen design.

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Benjamin Moore HC-116 kitchen color review

Island and walls unified in Guilford Green create a sophisticated kitchen palette.

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Benjamin Moore Guilford Green kitchen interior

Guilford Green walls surround white kitchen cabinets in this classic, refined space.

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Benjamin Moore Guilford Green kitchen paint review

Kitchen island finished in Guilford Green anchors this elegant, understated design.

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1 House Photo

Guilford Green (HC-116) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials. Test it under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows.

Benjamin Moore HC-116 house exterior color review

Exterior siding painted Guilford Green presents a stately, natural curb appeal.

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Coordinating Colors

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Wickham Gray
Wickham Gray
Guilford Green vs Wickham Gray
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Wickham Gray
HC-171 · LRV 68

A 11-point LRV gap (68 vs 57) makes Wickham Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Palest Pistachio
Palest Pistachio
Guilford Green vs Palest Pistachio
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Palest Pistachio
2122-60 · LRV 84

Palest Pistachio reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 57), opening up a space where Guilford Green encloses it.

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Louisburg Green
Louisburg Green
Guilford Green vs Louisburg Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Louisburg Green
HC-113 · LRV 34

At LRV 57 vs 34, Guilford Green is decisively the brighter choice.

Boothbay Gray
Boothbay Gray
Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Boothbay Gray vs Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Boothbay Gray
HC-165 · LRV 43
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57

Guilford Green reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 43), opening up a space where Boothbay Gray encloses it.

Similar Colors

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Maidenhair Fern
Maidenhair Fern
Guilford Green vs Maidenhair Fern
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Maidenhair Fern
500 · LRV 59

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 59 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Spring Meadow
Spring Meadow
Guilford Green vs Spring Meadow
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Spring Meadow
486 · LRV 57

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 57 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Harbor Town
Harbor Town
Guilford Green vs Harbor Town
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Harbor Town
493 · LRV 56

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 57 vs 56), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Mesquite
Mesquite
Guilford Green vs Mesquite
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Mesquite
501 · LRV 53

A 4-point LRV gap (57 vs 53) makes Guilford Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Complementary Colors

Approaching Storm
Approaching Storm
Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Approaching Storm vs Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Approaching Storm
CSP-535 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57

Guilford Green reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 9), opening up a space where Approaching Storm encloses it.

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Violet Sparkle
Violet Sparkle
Guilford Green vs Violet Sparkle
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Violet Sparkle
1422 · LRV 69

A 11-point LRV gap (69 vs 57) makes Violet Sparkle the marginally brighter of the two.

French Violet
French Violet
Guilford Green
Guilford Green
French Violet vs Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
French Violet
1427 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57

Guilford Green reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 18), opening up a space where French Violet encloses it.

Blackberry Punch
Blackberry Punch
Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Blackberry Punch vs Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Blackberry Punch
CC-962 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57

Guilford Green reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 7), opening up a space where Blackberry Punch encloses it.

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Violet Dusk
Violet Dusk
Guilford Green vs Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Violet Dusk
1409 · LRV 70

At LRV 70 vs 57, Violet Dusk is decisively the brighter choice.

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Iced Lavender
Iced Lavender
Guilford Green vs Iced Lavender
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Iced Lavender
1410 · LRV 65

A 8-point LRV gap (65 vs 57) makes Iced Lavender the marginally brighter of the two.

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
North Cascades
North Cascades
Guilford Green vs North Cascades
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
North Cascades
1411 · LRV 55

With LRVs of 57 and 55, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Lighter Colors

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Harbor Town
Harbor Town
Guilford Green vs Harbor Town
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Harbor Town
493 · LRV 56

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 57 vs 56), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Refined
Refined
Guilford Green vs Refined
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Refined
AF-75 · LRV 72

At LRV 72 vs 57, Refined is decisively the brighter choice.

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Levingston Green
Levingston Green
Guilford Green vs Levingston Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Levingston Green
CW-490 · LRV 58

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 58 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Maidenhair Fern
Maidenhair Fern
Guilford Green vs Maidenhair Fern
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Maidenhair Fern
500 · LRV 59

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 59 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Dune Grass
Dune Grass
Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Dune Grass vs Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Dune Grass
492 · LRV 67
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57

Dune Grass reads slightly lighter (LRV 67 vs 57), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Mesquite
Mesquite
Guilford Green vs Mesquite
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Mesquite
501 · LRV 53

A 4-point LRV gap (57 vs 53) makes Guilford Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Grasslands
Grasslands
Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Grasslands vs Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Grasslands
502 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57

At LRV 57 vs 42, Guilford Green is decisively the brighter choice.

Burgess Green
Burgess Green
Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Burgess Green vs Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Burgess Green
CW-485 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57

A 8-point LRV gap (57 vs 49) makes Guilford Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Spring Has Sprung
Spring Has Sprung
Guilford Green vs Spring Has Sprung
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Spring Has Sprung
CSP-835 · LRV 45

A 12-point LRV gap (57 vs 45) makes Guilford Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

RGB203, 205, 174
HSL64° 24% 74%
CMYK1 0 15 20
CIE LabL: 81.5 a: -6.0 b: 15.2
XYZX: 0.54 Y: 0.59 Z: 0.49

Manufacturer description

A gentle green hue with pleasing warm undertones.

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