Lafayette Green
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Lafayette Green remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 27 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#486055
LRV
10.54
Lafayette Green in Real Rooms
Lafayette Green has a low LRV of 10.54 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, front door, house, living room, bathroom, bedroom, misc, mudroom and dining room.
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Lafayette Green earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.
Lafayette Green kitchen cabinets color
@bradley.odom
Lafayette Green Kitchen Cabinets
@brotherspainting_614
Hc-135 Kitchen Cabinets
@jwheelerinteriors
2 Front Door Photos
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Lafayette Green rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
Hc-135 Front Door
@deboeverinteriors
Lafayette Green Front Door
@herban_design_studio
1 House Photo
When choosing Lafayette Green for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
Bm Lafayette Green Windows
@juliaparktracey
6 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Lafayette Green creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Bm Lafayette Green Living Room Wall
@oakdesignproject
3 Bathroom Photos
The interaction between Lafayette Green and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Bathroom
@monicaescalantekolbuk
Benjamin Moore Lafayette Green Bathroom Vanity
@grain_millwork
Benjamin Moore Lafayette Green Bedroom
@ellertonroadinteriors
3 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Lafayette Green reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Hc-135 Bedroom
@ysinteriors_ab
Bedroom
@songparkproject
Hc-135 Bedroom
@benjaminmoore_beaconheights
7 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Lafayette 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.
Benjamin Moore Lafayette Green trims
@as4d
1 Mudroom Photo
The depth of Lafayette Green is a secret weapon against the "dirty" look that many light-colored mudrooms eventually suffer from. It retains its freshness and intentionality even when it's not perfectly clean, which is essential for an active family.
Benjamin Moore Lafayette Green Laundry Room
@kellyhorkoff
1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Lafayette 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.
Lafayette Green Dining Room
@simplyorderedhome
