Green Tint
What Green Tint Actually Looks Like
Green Tint 2139-60 sits at the pale, light end of the green spectrum. It reads more like a gray that has absorbed a quiet breath of green than a true green paint. On a large wall it has a gentle, almost silvery quality. In strong natural light it can feel nearly white with a cool green cast. In dim or artificial light it settles into a soft, muted sage tone.
Green Tint Undertones
The color carries cool gray undertones alongside its green base. There is no meaningful yellow or blue spike, which keeps it from sliding toward lime or teal. Because the gray and green are closely balanced, the color is sensitive to surrounding light. A warm-bulb room can coax out a hint of warmth, while a north-facing room with cool daylight will lean the color more silver-gray.
Where Green Tint Works Best
Green Tint works well where you want color presence without weight. It suits rooms that already get good natural light, where its pale, cool character can breathe. Bathrooms, bedrooms, and any space where you want a calm, restful atmosphere are reasonable choices. It also works as a low-commitment way to bring a nature-adjacent feeling into a home office or reading nook.
Where to put Green Tint
In a bedroom, Green Tint keeps the mood easy and quiet. It does not compete with textiles, so you can layer in natural linens, warm wood furniture, and deeper green or charcoal accents without the walls fighting back.
In a bathroom with good light, Green Tint brings a clean, slightly botanical feeling without going full spa-green. Pair it with white fixtures and natural stone or wood accessories to keep it grounded.
Its low visual noise makes Green Tint a practical choice for a home office. It is easy to look at over long stretches, and the cool gray-green base keeps the room from feeling either stark or stuffy.
What to Pair With Green Tint
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for this color at this time. As a general guide, pair it with clean whites on trim, warm wood tones to counter its coolness, and soft charcoals or deeper greens for grounding accents.
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Colors that clash with Green Tint
Orange-based tones sit opposite green on the color wheel. Against Green Tint they can make the wall read muddy or the accent read harsh, depending on the saturation involved.
High-kelvin-warm bulbs can push the green undertone toward an unexpected yellow-green, which reads less clean and more dated.
Common questions
Its LRV is 72.08, which puts it solidly in the light range. It will not make a room feel dark, and it reflects enough light to work in moderately lit spaces, though it reads best in rooms with at least some natural light.
It can, especially in north-facing rooms or under cool artificial light. That gray-green balance is part of its character. If you need more obvious green presence, test a large sample board first and view it at different times of day before you commit.
Eggshell is the most practical choice for most walls. It adds a hint of sheen that keeps the color from looking flat while still being forgiving on imperfect surfaces. Use matte for very rough walls, and satin in bathrooms or kitchens where you need easier cleaning.
The color code is 2139-60. You can look up the exact hex and RGB values on the Benjamin Moore website or ask your retailer to pull the formula directly.