Benjamin Moore Narragansett Green: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect blackened teal paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjmain Moore Narragansett Green and if it might be right for your home!

Dark, moody colors add a sense of fun, a bit of boldness, and soft sophistication to a space.

Deep blues, teals, and blue-greens are quite versatile, bringing depth and elegance to a space while also a sense of calm.

These shades work beautifully with so many different colors and finishes, making them a great option if you want something bold but still easy to coordinate.

Let's talk about one such color today: Narragansett Green by Benjamin Moore.

Narragansett Green, Benjamin Moore, HC-157

Narragansett Green is a blackened teal, giving a room a quiet, sophisticated feel.

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Color Family

Narragansett Green is in the blue family.

Light Reflectance Value

9

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 9, Narragansett Green is quite a dark paint color. It won’t brighten a room, but instead, it creates an intimate, moody atmosphere.

RGB Colors

R: 67 G: 81 B: 85

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

#435155

Undertones

Narragansett Green is a deep blue with gray and green undertones, giving it a blackened teal appearance.

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Narragansett Green will appear warmer and brighter, appearing more teal or blue.

On the other hand, in north-facing rooms with less natural light, Narragansett Green will hold its deep, dark hue. It will lean cooler and darker, sometimes appearing almost navy, gray, or even black in the corners.

Best uses

I like to use dark paint colors like Narragansett Green for:

• Furniture
• Walls of a room you want to feel cozier, such as a bedroom, living room, or den (you can even paint the trim and moldings for a more sophisticated feel)
• Creating a focal point, such as a fireplace
• Built-ins
• Interior or exterior doors
• Home exterior
• Shutters
• Accent wall

Similar Colors

• Benjamin Moore Lead Gray
• Behr Dark As Night
• Sherwin Williams Tarragon
• Benjamin Moore Stonecutter
• Behr Submarine Gray
• Sherwin Williams Big Dipper
• Benjamin Moore Amazon Green

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Coordinating Colors

Narragansett Green is dark enough to often act as a neutral, so it pairs well with many other colors! Pair it with shades of blue, green, or violet, as well as with warm neutrals, such as beiges or tans.

Narragansett Green also pairs well with crisp whites.

Mid-toned blue-greens:

• Tranquil Blue
• Spectra Blue
• Waterfall
• Passion Blue
• Pool Blue

Soft, sandy beiges:

• Manchester Tan
• Jute
• Temporal Spirit
• Berber White
• Natural Linen

Crisp whites with blue / violet undertones:

• White Ice
• White Violet
• White Christmas
• Baby's Breath
• Winter White

Trim Colors

Because it's a cool paint color, I'd pair Narragansett Green with bright whites for trim:

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

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FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Narragansett Green.

What are the undertones of Narragansett Green?

Despite its name, Narragansett Green is not a green shade but rather a deep blue. Narragansett Green features gray and green undertones, giving it a blackened teal appearance.

What colors go well with Narragansett Green?

As a deep, dark color, Narragansett Green pairs well with many other colors, including cool shades such as crisp whites, blues, greens, and violets, as well as warm shades, such as beiges and tans.

If you're looking for somewhere to start, try swatching Narragansett Green with Tranquil Blue (a blue-green), Manchester Tan (a fresh beige), or White Ice (a crisp white).

What is the RGB for Narragansett Green?

The RGB values for Narragansett Green are: R: 67 G: 81 B: 85.

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

What's the difference: BM Narragansett Green vs Newburg Green?

While both Narragansett Green and Newburg Green are deep, dark teals, no two paint colors are the same.

With an LRV of 9, Narragansett Green is slightly darker and moodier than Newburg Green, which has an LRV of 11.

Narragansett Green is more green and a bit softer, whereas Newburg Green is more blue and more saturated.

If you’re torn between the two, try swatching them side by side to see which one feels right in your space.

What's the difference: BM Narragansett Green vs Hale Navy?

If you're looking to go bold, dark, and moody, Narragansett Green and Hale Navy are great options.

While both are deep, dark blues, Narragansett Green is a blackened teal (a blue with gray and green undertones), and Hale Navy is a true, classic navy (also with gray undertones).

Hale Navy is very slightly darker than Narragansett Green, but that difference is hard to spot, as both are very dark colors.

When deciding between these two, it really depends on whether you want that hint of green (Narragansett Green) or not (Hale Navy).

Swatching both colors will help you see the difference and decide which one suits your style best.

What's the difference: BM Narragansett Green vs Salamander?

While both of these colors are a dark mix of blue, green, and gray, Narragansett Green is more blue, and Salamander is more green.

Salamander (LRV 5) is also a bit darker than Narragansett Green (LRV 9); however, both are dark.

If you’re torn between the two, try swatching them side by side in your space.

Thanks for reading!