Very Green
What Very Green Actually Looks Like
Very Green 2040-30 is a rich, fully saturated medium-dark green with a decided teal lean. It reads as a true, confident green in most light conditions, not olive, not sage, not forest. The color has real depth and presence on a wall, sitting somewhere between a classic teal and a deep botanical green. In bright natural light it shows its cleaner, slightly blue-green character. In low or artificial light it pulls darker and moodier, almost approaching a deep jewel tone.
Very Green Undertones
The hex and RGB data confirm this color carries a meaningful blue component alongside its green base. That blue undertone is what separates Very Green from warmer, yellower greens. It does not shift warm or olive. In cooler north-facing rooms or under LED daylight bulbs the blue-green character becomes more pronounced. In warm incandescent or south-facing light it reads as a cleaner, more balanced green.
Where Very Green Works Best
Because the LRV sits just under 16, this is a genuinely dark color. It will absorb light rather than reflect it, which means small rooms painted in Very Green will feel enclosed and dramatic rather than expansive. That can absolutely be the goal. It is well suited to accent walls, dining rooms, home offices, libraries, or any space where you want the color to anchor the room and create atmosphere. On exterior trim or a front door it reads sharp and polished. Use it in larger rooms or spaces with generous natural light if you want to live with it on all four walls.
Where to put Very Green
Very Green wraps a dining room in depth and focus, which flatters candlelight and warm overhead fixtures. Keep trim in a warm white to prevent the room from feeling closed in, and lean into the drama with dark wood furniture and brass or bronze accents.
The color creates a contained, focused atmosphere that works well in a room meant for concentration. Layer in warm wood shelving and warm-toned task lighting to prevent the space from reading cold or cave-like.
A single wall of Very Green in a bedroom or living room lets you use the depth and saturation without committing to it on all four walls. It reads best on a wall that receives some natural light during the day.
At this saturation and depth, Very Green makes a strong, tailored statement on a front door. It works especially well against warm brick, natural wood siding, or crisp white exterior trim.
What to Pair With Very Green
No coordinating colors are specified in our database for this color. Based on the color's cool blue-green character and deep value, it pairs well with warm off-whites and creams on trim and ceilings to balance the coolness, with natural wood tones and brass or unlacquered bronze hardware to add warmth, and with deep navy or charcoal accents for a tone-on-tone layered approach.
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Colors that clash with Very Green
Very Green already carries a cool blue-green undertone. Pairing it with cool gray surfaces can push the whole room into a cold, flat read with no warmth to anchor the space.
A stark, cool bright white on trim can amplify the blue in Very Green and make the combination feel clinical rather than intentional.
With an LRV under 16, Very Green absorbs a significant amount of light. In a room with no windows or only artificial lighting, the color can read much darker than expected and the space can feel oppressive.
Common questions
Benjamin Moore Very Green has the color code 2040-30. The precise LRV is 15.63, confirming this is a dark, light-absorbing color. The hex and RGB values render in our color swatch above.
It reads as a true green in most conditions, but the blue component is meaningful. In cool north-facing light or under daylight-balanced LEDs it leans noticeably toward teal. In warm south-facing light or under incandescent bulbs it reads as a cleaner, more balanced green.
Yes, but be deliberate about where you use it. Because it is a genuinely dark color, rooms painted floor-to-ceiling in Very Green will feel enclosed and intimate. That works well for dining rooms, libraries, and moody bedrooms. For rooms where you want more visual openness, limit it to an accent wall or use it below a chair rail.
Eggshell is the most practical choice for walls. It is washable, has just enough sheen to show off the depth of the color, and does not highlight imperfections the way satin can. Use flat or matte only if your walls are in excellent condition, as dark flat paints show every touch and scuff.