Narragansett Green
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Narragansett 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 61 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#435155
LRV
9.14
Narragansett Green in Real Rooms
Narragansett Green has a low LRV of 9.14 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, living room, bedroom, kitchen cabinets, front door, house, misc, home office, kitchen and dining room.
5 Bathroom Photos
Pairing Narragansett Green with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Bathroom walls create a spa-like sanctuary in Narragansett Green.
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Vanity walls gain depth and character in Narragansett Green.
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Spa-inspired bathing spaces come alive with Narragansett Green walls.
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Vanity cabinetry painted in Narragansett Green anchors this spa-like bathroom.
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Bathroom walls in Narragansett Green create a serene, calming retreat space.
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18 Living Room Photos
Choosing Narragansett Green for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Fireplace walls dressed in Narragansett Green ground this sophisticated living room.
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3 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Narragansett Green is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Bedroom walls painted in Narragansett Green foster a peaceful sleeping environment.
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Soft textiles layered against Narragansett Green walls create an inviting bedroom sanctuary.
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Ceiling and wall trim in Narragansett Green add refined detail to this bedroom.
@peachandpineinteriors
9 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Choosing Narragansett Green for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."
Lower kitchen cabinets painted in Narragansett Green create a bold focal point.
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3 Front Door Photos
A front door painted Narragansett Green makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
Solid wood front door finished in Narragansett Green welcomes guests.
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A stately entryway door in Narragansett Green makes a striking first impression.
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Six-panel door painted in Narragansett Green adds classic curb appeal.
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4 House Photos
Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Narragansett Green has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.
Horizontal board-and-batten siding in Narragansett Green defines this home's exterior.
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Charming cottage exterior painted in Narragansett Green stands out beautifully.
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House siding in Narragansett Green complements traditional architectural details.
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Exterior cladding in Narragansett Green creates dramatic contrast with white trim.
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13 Misc Photos
These photos show Narragansett Green in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Vintage dresser refinished in Narragansett Green brings character to any room.
@a_betterstory
1 Home Office Photo
In a workspace, Narragansett Green helps to reduce "visual noise," allowing your mind to focus on the task at hand. It provides a steady, non-distracting horizon line that is particularly helpful for those in creative or high-concentration fields.
Built-in bookshelves in Narragansett Green create a cozy home office retreat.
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4 Kitchen Photos
Using Narragansett Green in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
Recessed cabinetry in Narragansett Green maximizes kitchen workspace organization.
@cedarwoodhome
Kitchen island cabinetry in Narragansett Green anchors the heart of the home.
@harmonyhaus
Lower cabinets in Narragansett Green balance white uppers in this kitchen.
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Galley kitchen with lower cabinets in Narragansett Green maximizes efficiency.
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1 Dining Room Photo
For an "all-day" dining room, Narragansett Green is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
Dining room walls painted in Narragansett Green create an intimate gathering space.
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Coordinating Colors
Manchester Tan reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 9), opening up a space where Narragansett Green encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 9, Swiss Coffee is decisively the brighter choice.
White Ice reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 9), opening up a space where Narragansett Green encloses it.
Tranquil Blue reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 9), opening up a space where Narragansett Green encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 9 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 22 vs 9, Quietly Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 12 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 66 vs 9, Hint of Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
Antique Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 9), opening up a space where Narragansett Green encloses it.
A 3-point LRV gap (9 vs 6) makes Narragansett Green the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 29 vs 9, Studio Clay is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Nocturnal Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (17 vs 9) makes Blue Spruce the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 9-point LRV gap (18 vs 9) makes Hamilton Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 9 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.