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Benjamin MooreHC-121

Peale Green

With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Peale Green (HC-121) is a standout Green in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 27 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#586A54

LRV

14.15

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Light Reflectance Value
14.15
Dark
TemperatureNeutral
Tone
GroundingMoodyRichTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Peale Green in Real Rooms

Peale Green has a low LRV of 14.15 — 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 Green family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, front door, house, kitchen cabinets, bathroom, bedroom, misc, kitchen and mudroom.

6 Living Room Photos

Peale Green provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.

Benjamin Moore HC-121 living room interior

Living room walls in muted Peale Green establish sophistication.

@jennyindixie

2 Front Door Photos

Using Peale Green for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.

Benjamin Moore Peale Green Front Door

Front door painted in classic Peale Green welcomes guests.

@goodthingsbydavid

Bm Peale Green Front Door

Front entrance door in refined Peale Green makes strong impression.

@embracinghome

1 House Photo

For coastal or high-exposure homes, Peale Green is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.

Bm Peale Green Exterior

Exterior painted in restful Peale Green maintains timeless appeal.

@crestedbuttecolors

4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Choosing Peale 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."

Hc-121 Kitchen Cabinets

Shaker-style cabinets painted in Peale Green anchor this bright kitchen workspace.

@ashley_hd

Bm Peale Green Kitchen Cabinets

Island cabinetry in Peale Green provides sophisticated storage and prep space.

@ashley_hd

Benjamin Moore Peale Green Kitchen Cabinets

Lower cabinets dressed in Peale Green complement warm wood countertops beautifully.

@jacksonpaigeinteriors

Hc-121 Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen cabinetry in Peale Green creates timeless appeal with clean lines.

@thepaintspotcos

2 Bathroom Photos

In the bathroom, Peale Green brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.

Bm Peale Green Bathroom

Vanity walls in Peale Green add depth and character to this bathroom.

@vintagerefined

Benjamin Moore Peale Green Bathroom

Bathroom walls painted Peale Green enhance the spa-like atmosphere naturally.

@robinsonspaintwallpaper

2 Bedroom Photos

Peale Green creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.

Bm Peale Green Bedroom

Bedroom walls in Peale Green establish a serene, restful environment.

@thehappyhousie

Hc-121 Bedroom

Accent wall painted Peale Green transforms the bedroom with sophisticated color.

@thehappyhousie

7 Misc Photos

These photos show Peale 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.

Benjamin Moore Peale Green painted storage

Storage piece painted Peale Green serves as functional kitchen island statement.

@beautyaboundsdesign

1 Kitchen Photo

In a modern kitchen, Peale Green provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.

Benjamin Moore Peale Green Kitchen

Kitchen walls in Peale Green brighten the space with muted elegance.

@rainierholidayhouse

2 Mudroom Photos

Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Peale Green creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.

Hc-121 Laundry Room

Mudroom walls in Peale Green offer practical charm for entryway spaces.

@hncustomdesign_

Bm Peale Green Laundry Room

Laundry room walls in Peale Green transform utility space into sanctuary.

@makelifeanart

Coordinating Colors

Peale Green
Soft Chamois
Peale Green vs Soft Chamois
Peale Green
Soft Chamois
Benjamin Moore
Peale Green
HC-121 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Soft Chamois
OC-13 · LRV 77

At LRV 77 vs 14, Soft Chamois is decisively the brighter choice.

Camouflage
Peale Green
Camouflage vs Peale Green
Camouflage
Peale Green
Benjamin Moore
Camouflage
2143-40 · LRV 55
Benjamin Moore
Peale Green
HC-121 · LRV 14

Camouflage reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 14), opening up a space where Peale Green encloses it.

Peale Green
Revere Pewter
Peale Green vs Revere Pewter
Peale Green
Revere Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Peale Green
HC-121 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Revere Pewter
HC-172 · LRV 55

Revere Pewter reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 14), opening up a space where Peale Green encloses it.

Peale Green
Simply White
Peale Green vs Simply White
Peale Green
Simply White
Benjamin Moore
Peale Green
HC-121 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Simply White
OC-117 · LRV 90

At LRV 90 vs 14, Simply White is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Martha's Vineyard
Peale Green
Martha's Vineyard vs Peale Green
Martha's Vineyard
Peale Green
Benjamin Moore
Martha's Vineyard
630 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Peale Green
HC-121 · LRV 14

With LRVs of 14 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Alligator Alley
Peale Green
Alligator Alley vs Peale Green
Alligator Alley
Peale Green
Benjamin Moore
Alligator Alley
441 · LRV 15
Benjamin Moore
Peale Green
HC-121 · LRV 14

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 14), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Peale Green
Sweet Basil
Peale Green vs Sweet Basil
Peale Green
Sweet Basil
Benjamin Moore
Peale Green
HC-121 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Sweet Basil
455 · LRV 14

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 14), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Holiday Wreath
Peale Green
Holiday Wreath vs Peale Green
Holiday Wreath
Peale Green
Benjamin Moore
Holiday Wreath
447 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Peale Green
HC-121 · LRV 14

With LRVs of 14 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Iris Bliss
Peale Green
Iris Bliss vs Peale Green
Iris Bliss
Peale Green
Benjamin Moore
Iris Bliss
1383 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Peale Green
HC-121 · LRV 14

At LRV 34 vs 14, Iris Bliss is decisively the brighter choice.

Grappa
Peale Green
Grappa vs Peale Green
Grappa
Peale Green
Benjamin Moore
Grappa
1393 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Peale Green
HC-121 · LRV 14

Peale Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Peale Green
Wild Orchid
Peale Green vs Wild Orchid
Peale Green
Wild Orchid
Benjamin Moore
Peale Green
HC-121 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Wild Orchid
2072-40 · LRV 25

A 11-point LRV gap (25 vs 14) makes Wild Orchid the marginally brighter of the two.

Carolina Plum
Peale Green
Carolina Plum vs Peale Green
Carolina Plum
Peale Green
Benjamin Moore
Carolina Plum
1384 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Peale Green
HC-121 · LRV 14

At LRV 27 vs 14, Carolina Plum is decisively the brighter choice.

Peale Green
Purple Lotus
Peale Green vs Purple Lotus
Peale Green
Purple Lotus
Benjamin Moore
Peale Green
HC-121 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Purple Lotus
2072-30 · LRV 10

Peale Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Easter Ribbon
Peale Green
Easter Ribbon vs Peale Green
Easter Ribbon
Peale Green
Benjamin Moore
Easter Ribbon
1381 · LRV 59
Benjamin Moore
Peale Green
HC-121 · LRV 14

At LRV 59 vs 14, Easter Ribbon is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Peale Green
Pinelands
Peale Green vs Pinelands
Peale Green
Pinelands
Benjamin Moore
Peale Green
HC-121 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Pinelands
446 · LRV 21

A 7-point LRV gap (21 vs 14) makes Pinelands the marginally brighter of the two.

Cedar Path
Peale Green
Cedar Path vs Peale Green
Cedar Path
Peale Green
Benjamin Moore
Cedar Path
454 · LRV 23
Benjamin Moore
Peale Green
HC-121 · LRV 14

A 9-point LRV gap (23 vs 14) makes Cedar Path the marginally brighter of the two.

Palace Green
Peale Green
Palace Green vs Peale Green
Palace Green
Peale Green
Benjamin Moore
Palace Green
CW-520 · LRV 25
Benjamin Moore
Peale Green
HC-121 · LRV 14

A 11-point LRV gap (25 vs 14) makes Palace Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

HEX#586A54
RGB88, 106, 84
HSL109° 12% 37%
CMYK17 0 21 58
CIE LabL: 42.8 a: -11.4 b: 10.2
XYZX: 0.11 Y: 0.13 Z: 0.10