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Benjamin Moore2043-30

Kelp Forest Green

Benjamin Moore Kelp Forest Green (2043-30) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its cool classification gives it a crisper edge that may become clearer beside warm timber, cream or brass. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.

LRV

24.43

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Light Reflectance Value
24.43
Dark
TemperatureCool
Tone
Bold Vibrant
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Coordinating Colors

Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Super White
Super White
Kelp Forest Green vs Super White
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Super White
OC-152 · LRV 87

At LRV 87 vs 24, Super White is decisively the brighter choice.

Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain
Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Iron Mountain vs Kelp Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Iron Mountain
2134-30 · LRV 11
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24

At LRV 24 vs 11, Kelp Forest Green is decisively the brighter choice.

Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Snowfall White
Snowfall White
Kelp Forest Green vs Snowfall White
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Snowfall White
OC-118 · LRV 90

Snowfall White reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 24), opening up a space where Kelp Forest Green encloses it.

Cloud Nine
Cloud Nine
Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Cloud Nine vs Kelp Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Cloud Nine
OC-119 · LRV 84
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24

At LRV 84 vs 24, Cloud Nine is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Green Leaf
Green Leaf
Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Green Leaf vs Kelp Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Green Leaf
2045-30 · LRV 26
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24

With LRVs of 26 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Hummingbird Green
Hummingbird Green
Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Hummingbird Green vs Kelp Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Hummingbird Green
2042-30 · LRV 26
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Garden View
Garden View
Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Garden View vs Kelp Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Garden View
616 · LRV 25
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Cayman Lagoon
Cayman Lagoon
Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Cayman Lagoon vs Kelp Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Cayman Lagoon
2046-30 · LRV 25
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Pink Begonia
Pink Begonia
Kelp Forest Green vs Pink Begonia
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Pink Begonia
2078-50 · LRV 52

Pink Begonia reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 24), opening up a space where Kelp Forest Green encloses it.

Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Milano Red
Milano Red
Kelp Forest Green vs Milano Red
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Milano Red
1313 · LRV 24

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Berry Wine
Berry Wine
Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Berry Wine vs Kelp Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Berry Wine
2003-30 · LRV 21
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24

Kelp Forest Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Neon Red
Neon Red
Kelp Forest Green vs Neon Red
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Neon Red
2087-10 · LRV 13

Kelp Forest Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Aztec Lily
Aztec Lily
Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Aztec Lily vs Kelp Forest Green
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Aztec Lily
2080-70 · LRV 78
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24

At LRV 78 vs 24, Aztec Lily is decisively the brighter choice.

Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Pink Lace
Pink Lace
Kelp Forest Green vs Pink Lace
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Pink Lace
2081-60 · LRV 70

At LRV 70 vs 24, Pink Lace is decisively the brighter choice.

Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Pink Punch
Pink Punch
Kelp Forest Green vs Pink Punch
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Pink Punch
2006-50 · LRV 47

Pink Punch reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 24), opening up a space where Kelp Forest Green encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Cabana Green
Cabana Green
Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Cabana Green vs Kelp Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Cabana Green
2039-30 · LRV 26
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Hummingbird Green
Hummingbird Green
Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Hummingbird Green vs Kelp Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Hummingbird Green
2042-30 · LRV 26
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Garden View
Garden View
Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Garden View vs Kelp Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Garden View
616 · LRV 25
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
St. Patrick
St. Patrick
Kelp Forest Green vs St. Patrick
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
St. Patrick
2044-30 · LRV 27

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 27 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Green Leaf
Green Leaf
Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Green Leaf vs Kelp Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Green Leaf
2045-30 · LRV 26
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24

With LRVs of 26 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Darker Colors

Green Bay
Green Bay
Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Green Bay vs Kelp Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Green Bay
2045-10 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24

Kelp Forest Green reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 9), opening up a space where Green Bay encloses it.

Garden Green
Garden Green
Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Garden Green vs Kelp Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Garden Green
2046-20 · LRV 15
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24

A 10-point LRV gap (24 vs 15) makes Kelp Forest Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Calypso Green
Calypso Green
Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Calypso Green vs Kelp Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Calypso Green
2046-10 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24

Kelp Forest Green reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 9), opening up a space where Calypso Green encloses it.

Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Ming Jade
Ming Jade
Kelp Forest Green vs Ming Jade
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Ming Jade
2043-20 · LRV 14

A 10-point LRV gap (24 vs 14) makes Kelp Forest Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Erin Green
Erin Green
Kelp Forest Green
Kelp Forest Green
Erin Green vs Kelp Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Erin Green
608 · LRV 23
Benjamin Moore
Kelp Forest Green
2043-30 · LRV 24

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

RGB0, 150, 122
HSL169° 100% 29%
CMYK100 0 19 41
CIE LabL: 55.3 a: -40.6 b: 5.3
XYZX: 0.14 Y: 0.23 Z: 0.22

Manufacturer description

A vibrant hue with intriguing undertones, this green captures a daring sense of style.

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