Hillside Green
What Hillside Green Actually Looks Like
Hillside Green reads as a grayed-out olive, sitting comfortably in the middle of the value scale. It is not a bright or saturated green. Think of dry summer grass or aged sage, with enough gray in it to feel settled rather than loud. It works in both natural and artificial light without swinging wildly, though in low light it deepens and leans more toward khaki.
Hillside Green Undertones
The color carries yellow-green undertones tempered by a significant gray component. That gray softens what could otherwise feel too yellow or too earthy, holding the color in a muted, almost dusty range. In warm incandescent light the yellow pulls forward a bit more. In cool north-facing light the gray takes over and the color can feel closer to a muted army green.
Where Hillside Green Works Best
Hillside Green suits spaces where you want color without drama. At its LRV it is a true mid-tone, so it absorbs some light and gives a room genuine depth without feeling cave-like. It works well on all four walls of a room with decent natural light. In a room that gets very little light, consider limiting it to an accent wall or trim-adjacent application. Exteriors are also a strong fit because the dusty olive reads well in daylight and ages gracefully alongside natural materials like wood, stone, and brick.
Where to put Hillside Green
On all four walls, Hillside Green creates a grounded, calm atmosphere. Keep furnishings in warm wood tones or leather and the room will feel cohesive rather than flat.
The dusty quality of this green is easy to look at for long stretches, which makes it a practical choice for a workspace. It is engaging without being distracting.
At this depth, the color adds a sense of enclosure that suits a dining room well. Warm candlelight will bring out the yellow-green and make the room feel intimate.
Hillside Green holds up well outside, where daylight shows off the earthy olive character. It reads naturally against landscaping and complements both brick and natural wood siding.
The muted, grayed tone is restful without feeling sterile. Pair with linen or warm wood furnishings to keep the space feeling warm.
What to Pair With Hillside Green
No specific coordinating colors are listed in our database for Hillside Green 495 at this time. As a general guide, the color pairs well with warm off-whites, rich browns, and deep charcoal neutrals. Crisp white trim can feel slightly cold against it, so lean toward a creamy white for a more cohesive result.
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Colors that clash with Hillside Green
A stark, blue-leaning white on trim or ceiling can fight with the warm yellow-green base of Hillside Green, making both colors look slightly off.
Because Hillside Green is deliberately muted, placing it next to a highly saturated color, even another green, will make it look dull or dirty by comparison.
A cool blue-gray floor pulls the color in a direction that emphasizes its grayer side and can make the room feel flat and a little lifeless.
Common questions
The Benjamin Moore code is 495. The LRV is 33.81, which places it solidly in the mid-tone range. Hex and RGB values are shown in the color spec block above.
Yes, it is available in both interior and exterior lines, so you can use it on walls, cabinetry, or the outside of your home.
It will. In a north-facing room with cool, indirect light, the gray component dominates and the color reads more like a muted army or sage green. In a south-facing room with warm direct light, the yellow-green undertone comes forward and the color feels livelier. Sample it in your specific room before committing.
It works in both. The earthy, desaturated quality gives it a timeless character. In a modern space it reads as a restrained, sophisticated neutral green. In a more traditional setting it evokes a classic country or cottage sensibility.