Guacamole
What Guacamole Actually Looks Like
Guacamole 2144-10 is a dark, earthy olive green that sits well into the deep end of the color spectrum. It reads as a grounded, slightly yellowed green in full daylight and can shift toward a very dark, almost muddy khaki in dim or artificial light. This is not a bright or saturated color. It is dense and quiet, with the kind of presence that comes from depth rather than intensity.
Guacamole Undertones
The color carries yellow-green undertones that give it its characteristic olive quality. Those yellow notes are what separate it from a pure forest green or a cooler sage. In warm incandescent light the yellow pulls forward and the color feels more golden-olive. In cool north-facing light it can read almost brownish-black, so the room orientation matters a great deal with a color this dark.
Where Guacamole Works Best
Because the LRV is very low, Guacamole absorbs a significant amount of light. That makes it well suited to rooms where you want enclosure and atmosphere rather than brightness. It works on all four walls of a dining room, study, or library where low, moody light is an asset. It also reads well as an accent wall behind dark wood furniture or in a powder room where drama is the whole point. Avoid it in small windowless spaces where you need perceived openness, and think carefully before using it in a kitchen or workspace where task lighting and clarity matter.
Where to put Guacamole
On all four walls in a dining room, Guacamole creates a cocooning, candlelit atmosphere. Pair it with warm brass hardware, linen textiles, and a wood table in a medium or dark finish. The low LRV means overhead lighting becomes critical, so invest in a dimmer and a fixture with warm-toned bulbs.
Dark bookshelves and leather or cloth-bound spines look genuinely good against this color. The olive undertone is compatible with aged wood tones, and the depth of the color keeps the room from feeling flat. A reading lamp with a warm bulb will pull the yellow-green forward and keep the space from feeling cold.
A small powder room is one of the best places to use a color this deep. You are not trying to make the space feel larger, so the low LRV becomes a feature. Keep the trim crisp and white and add a mirror to bounce whatever light exists.
On shutters, a front door, or trim against a neutral body color, Guacamole reads as a sophisticated, slightly vintage olive. It ages well visually and suits craftsman, cottage, and colonial architecture. In full sun it shows its yellow-green quality clearly. In shade it darkens considerably, so look at a large sample in both conditions before committing.
What to Pair With Guacamole
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for this color, so pairings below are drawn from established knowledge of the color family.
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Colors that clash with Guacamole
Guacamole's yellow-green undertone sits in direct tension with cool blue-gray colors in an adjacent space. The two pull in opposite directions on the color wheel and the transition can feel jarring rather than intentional.
A stark, cool bright white trim can fight with the warmth in Guacamole's olive base, making the trim look almost blue by comparison.
Gray slate, cool gray tile, or ash-toned hardwood can drain the warmth out of this color and push it toward a murky, undefined brown-green.
Common questions
The LRV is 12.92, which is quite dark. On a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white, 12.92 means the color absorbs most of the light that hits it. Plan your lighting accordingly and always sample a large painted swatch on your actual wall before committing.
Yes, Benjamin Moore offers this color in both interior and exterior formulas.
An eggshell or matte finish suits most wall applications and will soften the color's intensity. A flat finish deepens it further. Avoid high-gloss on walls because the sheen will highlight any imperfections and the reflectivity can make such a dark color look patchy.
It can, but you need to go in with your eyes open. In low or north-facing light this color shifts toward a very dark brownish-black and loses most of its green identity. If you want the olive quality to read consistently, the room needs a reliable warm artificial light source, or the color is better reserved for a space where deep darkness is exactly what you want.