Waterbury Green
What Waterbury Green Actually Looks Like
Waterbury Green is a mid-to-deep teal that sits squarely between blue and green without leaning hard toward either. It reads as a sophisticated, earthy teal in most light conditions, the kind of color that feels both grounded and alive at once. It is not a bright or saturated color. The depth is real, and on a large wall it carries real visual weight.
Waterbury Green Undertones
The color facts for this one do not include a confirmed undertone read, and without independent research to draw from, it would be irresponsible to invent one. What the RGB values do support is that green and blue are nearly balanced here, with green holding a slight edge. In warm incandescent light the green can come forward. In cooler north-facing light the blue may assert itself more. If you are sampling this color, watch it across different times of day before committing.
Where Waterbury Green Works Best
Waterbury Green belongs to Benjamin Moore's Historical Collection, which draws on colors documented in early American architecture and interiors. That heritage makes it a natural fit for older homes, craftsman bungalows, colonial revivals, and traditional interiors where a color with some age and gravity feels right. It also works well in contemporary spaces that want a grounded, non-trendy anchor. Its LRV places it firmly in the medium-dark range, so it will absorb light rather than reflect it. Use that quality intentionally: rooms you want to feel cocooning and defined benefit from it most.
Where to put Waterbury Green
On all four walls in a living room, Waterbury Green creates a wrapped, settled feeling that works especially well with natural wood furniture, leather, linen, and brass or aged-bronze hardware. Keep trim in a clean warm white to give the eye a place to rest.
Deep teal dining rooms have a long history, and Waterbury Green fits that tradition well. Candlelight and warm pendant lighting will bring out the green in the color and make the room feel intimate at dinner.
The color's weight and seriousness make it well suited to a study or library. It does not feel distracting or playful, which is an asset when you want a room that encourages focus and feels substantial.
In a bedroom the color reads as calm rather than moody, particularly with soft warm lighting. Keep bedding and textiles in natural tones, cream, oatmeal, or rust, to prevent the room from feeling cold.
Waterbury Green is available for exterior use and reads beautifully on clapboard, shingle, and wood-sided homes. It holds up well outdoors because its depth means fading is less visually dramatic than with lighter colors. Pair with a darker near-black trim or a warm off-white depending on the architectural style.
What to Pair With Waterbury Green
No coordinating colors are specified in our database for HC-136 at this time. General pairing guidance follows based on the color's character.
Colors that clash with Waterbury Green
If Waterbury Green is used in one room and a blue-toned cool gray is in an adjacent space, the transition can feel disjointed and slightly cold because both colors compete for the same cool visual territory without enough contrast.
A stark blue-white trim against Waterbury Green can make the overall scheme feel clinical rather than considered.
In a room with only north-facing windows and no warm artificial light, Waterbury Green can tip toward feeling heavy and dim rather than rich.
Common questions
The LRV is 25.78, which places it in the medium-dark range. It will absorb a meaningful amount of light in a room rather than bounce it back. Plan for that: small or poorly lit rooms will feel darker, while larger rooms with good natural light can handle it well.
Yes. Benjamin Moore offers HC-136 in both interior and exterior finishes, making it a practical choice if you want to carry the color from inside to outside on a porch ceiling, shutters, or siding.
On interior walls, eggshell or matte tends to suit the earthy, historical character of this color better than a sheen finish, which can make the teal feel more contemporary and less grounded. For trim, a semi-gloss or satin in your chosen trim color is standard. For exterior use, satin or low-luster finishes are practical and look appropriate on wood siding.
It does, and its historical roots make it particularly appropriate on older or traditionally styled homes. The depth of the color holds well outdoors and reads as intentional and classic rather than trendy.