Looking for the perfect hunter green paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore Caldwell Green and if it might be right for your home!
Dark greens continue to reign in popularity. They feel cozy and organic while also sophisticated and timeless.
Green shades have a way of making a space feel peaceful and inviting while still looking fresh and modern.
With so many beautiful green paint colors to choose from, it can be hard to pick just one.
Let's talk about Caldwell Green, a gorgeous shade that has been getting a lot of attention. Let’s take a closer look!
Caldwell Green, Benjamin Moore, HC-124
Caldwell Green is a hunter green, perfect for bringing the outdoors in.
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Color Family
Caldwell Green is in the green family.
Light Reflectance Value
16
Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.
With an LRV of 16, Caldwell Green is a medium to dark green.
It'll look pretty dark in rooms without much lighting and brighter in well-lit spaces.
RGB Colors
R: 100 G: 111 B: 102
RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!
Hex Code
#646F66
Undertones
Caldwell Green has a subtle slate undertone.
Caldwell Green looks warmer in south-facing rooms with lots of natural light. It appears slightly cooler in north-facing rooms with less light. In dark rooms, Caldwell Green will appear darker.
It's very important to swatch colors on your wall to make sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.
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Best uses
As a darker paint color, Caldwell Green can make rooms feel cozy. Use it in a bedroom, living room, or den.
Painting the trim and moldings with this color can give your space a more sophisticated look.
Caldwell Green also works well for creating a focal point, like on a fireplace or an accent wall.
Here are some other great uses for Caldwell Green:
- Built-ins
- Kitchen cabinets
- Interior or exterior doors
- Home exteriors
- Shutters
- Furniture
Similar Colors
- Benjamin Moore Jack Pine
- Behr Pine Mountain
- Sherwin Williams Succulent
- Benjamin Moore Enchanted Forest
- Behr Heritage Park
- Sherwin Williams Rocky River
- Benjamin Moore Rainy Afternoon
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Coordinating Colors
Caldwell Green is dark enough that it acts almost like a neutral. It pairs well with many other colors, including tans, caramels, beiges, grays, crisp whites, blues, light greens, yellows, pinks, and purples.
Khaki neutrals:
- Coastal Fog
- Inner Balance
- Grant Beige
- Camoflauge
- Gray Mirage
Caramels:
- Barley Harvest
- Peanut Shell
- Farm Fresh
- Butternut Squash
- Roxbury Caramel
Silvery grays:
- Stonington Gray
- Silver Chain
- Sleigh Bells
- Nimbus
- Arctic Gray
Trim Colors
As a cool paint color, Caldwell Green pairs best with crisp, bright whites for trim.
- Benjamin Moore Simply White
- Sherwin Williams Extra White
- Behr Ultra Pure White
Caldwell Green color palette
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FAQS
Here are some common frequently asked questions about Caldwell Green.
What are the undertones of Caldwell green?
Benjamin Moore Caldwell Green has a subtle slate undertone.
In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Caldwell Green looks warmer. In north-facing rooms with less light, it will appear slightly cooler.
What number is Benjamin Moore Caldwell Green?
Benjamin Moore Caldwell Green is HC-124.
Its hex code is #646F66, which is helpful if you're trying to match the color for any digital projects.
Is Caldwell Green warm or cool?
Benjamin Moore Caldwell Green is a cool paint color. It's a hunter green with subtle slate undertones.
However, while many cool shades of green can lean blue, Caldwell Green tends to stick more to its green roots.
What's the difference: BM Caldwell Green vs Enchanted Forest?
With an LRV of 16.27, Caldwell Green is very slightly lighter than Enchanted Forest, which has an LRV of 15.96. Both are considered medium to dark greens.
Between the two, Caldwell Green leans more yellow and Enchanted Forest more green.
Always swatch colors in your space before making a decision—especially when two colors are this close!
What color trim goes with bm caldwell green?
As a cool green paint color, BM Caldwell Green pairs best with crisp, bright whites for trim. Try BM Simply White, SW Extra White, or Behr Ultra Pure White. These will give you a nice, clean look.
What's the difference: BM Caldwell Green vs Jack Pine?
With an LRV of 16.27, Caldwell Green is very slightly darker than Jack Pine, which has an LRV of 16.45. Both are considered medium to dark greens.
Between the two, Caldwell Green leans more green / muted and Jack Pine more blue / saturated.
Swatching both colors will help you see the difference and decide which one suits your style best.
Before you go...
So, you've found the perfect paint color, but here's the thing - there's another big decision you have to make: picking the right paint sheen. Seriously, the level of glossiness can totally change how your color looks on the walls and how long the paint lasts!
Check out our complete guide to understanding paint sheens.
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Thanks for reading!
Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.
