Guilford Green
Guilford Green is a versatile and reflective Green from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 75 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#CBCDAE
LRV
57.22
Guilford Green in Real Rooms
Guilford Green has a high LRV of 57.22 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, living room, bedroom, kitchen cabinets, misc, kitchen and house.
11 Bathroom Photos
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Guilford Green holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Bathroom vanity sits against serene Guilford Green walls.
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37 Living Room Photos
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Guilford Green. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Fireplace mantel gains warmth against Guilford Green living room walls.
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15 Bedroom Photos
In the context of a primary suite, Guilford Green suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
Bedroom walls wrapped in Guilford Green establish a calm, restful atmosphere throughout the space.
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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
The depth of Guilford Green on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Kitchen cabinets painted in Guilford Green blend seamlessly with white subway tile and brass hardware.
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5 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Guilford Green on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Guilford Green paint transforms a simple wooden dresser into a striking focal point furniture piece.
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Painted dresser in Guilford Green adds sophisticated depth to this bedroom corner.
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Cabinet surfaces coated in Guilford Green create a calm, collected aesthetic.
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Wooden furniture piece transformed with Guilford Green's rich, muted tone.
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Trim and walls in Guilford Green showcase this muted green's versatile appeal.
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5 Kitchen Photos
For smaller kitchens, Guilford Green can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Kitchen walls in Guilford Green provide a serene backdrop for white cabinetry.
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Cabinetry and walls painted in Guilford Green establish cohesive, restful kitchen design.
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Island and walls unified in Guilford Green create a sophisticated kitchen palette.
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Guilford Green walls surround white kitchen cabinets in this classic, refined space.
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Kitchen island finished in Guilford Green anchors this elegant, understated design.
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1 House Photo
The way Guilford Green interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
Exterior siding painted Guilford Green presents a stately, natural curb appeal.
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