Deep Green
What Deep Green Actually Looks Like
Deep Green 2039-10 is exactly what its name promises: a dense, full-bodied green that reads close to a classic forest or bottle green. It sits on the darker end of the spectrum, so it absorbs a lot of light and makes a room feel enveloping rather than expansive. In a well-lit space it shows its true jewel-like green character. In dimmer rooms or low northern light it can read almost black-green, closer to the darkest end of a pine forest.
Deep Green Undertones
The hex and RGB values confirm this color is rooted in a true, cool-leaning green with blue depth underneath. It does not carry the yellow warmth of a sage or olive. Think of the green of a dark glass bottle or a shadowed evergreen bough. That cool, blue-adjacent base keeps it from feeling earthy or muddy, but it also means it will not warm a room the way a teal or hunter green with more yellow in it would.
Where Deep Green Works Best
Because Deep Green 2039-10 has very low light reflectance, it works best in spaces where drama is the goal rather than brightness. Accent walls, built-in cabinetry, front doors, library or study walls, and powder rooms are all strong candidates. It can anchor a dining room beautifully when paired with good artificial lighting. Avoid using it on all four walls in a windowless room unless you want a truly cave-like atmosphere, which some homeowners do intentionally pursue for moody home offices or bars.
Where to put Deep Green
A saturated deep green like this is a classic front door choice. It reads as traditional and considered from the street, holds up well in direct sun without looking washed out, and pairs naturally with white trim, stone, or red brick.
On all four walls of a dining room, this color creates an intimate, enclosed feeling that makes evening dinners feel more dramatic. Pair warm-toned lighting and natural wood furniture to keep the space from feeling cold.
Deep, saturated greens have long been associated with reading rooms and studies. This color wraps a book-lined room in a way that feels serious and calm, particularly when trim is kept in a bright white for contrast.
A small powder room is one of the best places to commit to a color this dark. The low light reflectance becomes an asset rather than a liability, and a single can covers the square footage without a huge investment.
Kitchen or bathroom cabinetry in this color makes a bold, grounded statement. It pairs particularly well with brass or unlacquered bronze hardware and a light countertop to prevent the overall palette from feeling too heavy.
What to Pair With Deep Green
No specific coordinating colors are listed in our database for this color, but its cool, deep green tone pairs well in principle with crisp whites, warm brass or antique gold hardware, natural wood tones, and creamy off-whites on trim. Black accents also complement it cleanly.
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Colors that clash with Deep Green
If an adjacent room is painted in a cool blue-gray, Deep Green 2039-10 can create a jarring transition because both colors pull toward blue and the contrast between them reads as disconnected rather than intentional.
In a room with no windows or only a single small north-facing window, this color will absorb nearly all available light and can make the space feel oppressive rather than moody.
Bright blue-white trim next to this deep green can make the combination feel clinical or stark rather than classic.
Common questions
The LRV is 9.73, which is very low. Anything under roughly 15 is considered dark, meaning the color reflects very little light back into the room. Plan your lighting accordingly and sample it on the actual wall before committing.
Yes, it is available in Benjamin Moore's full range of finishes. For walls, an eggshell or matte finish softens the depth. For cabinetry or doors, a semi-gloss or satin makes the color easier to clean and adds a subtle richness.
Under warm incandescent or warm LED light, the color holds its green character well and can appear slightly warmer and richer. Under cool or daylight-spectrum bulbs it will lean bluer and darker. Test a large sample in your actual lighting before painting the full room.
Very deep, saturated colors like this one generally require two coats over a properly primed surface for even coverage. If you are painting over a light color, using a tinted primer close to the finish color will help you reach full depth in two coats.