Wilmington Spruce
What Wilmington Spruce Actually Looks Like
Wilmington Spruce lands in that specific territory between blue and teal, reading clearly as a color rather than disappearing into near-black. It is dark, but not so dark that it loses its identity indoors. In bright sunlight on an exterior it comes alive and shows more of its green. In low or north-facing light inside, it pulls cooler and more blue. It sits in a similar depth range to Hale Navy but reads as a clearly distinct hue rather than an almost-neutral navy.
Wilmington Spruce Undertones
The green in this color provides a thread of warmth, but the overall read is cool and blue. That green undertone is what keeps it from feeling flat or cold in the right setting. It surfaces most noticeably next to warm wood tones or earth-toned materials, where it creates a grounded, complementary contrast. Next to stark cool whites, the blue side takes over and the color can feel harder and less interesting.
Where Wilmington Spruce Works Best
Wilmington Spruce is built for spaces where you want real color with some weight behind it. It performs best in contained rooms like bathrooms, powder rooms, and dining rooms, where it reads rich and intentional rather than overwhelming. On kitchen cabinets, including a full wrap or island accent, it holds up well. On an accent wall in a closed room it anchors the space. In open-concept layouts it can be a lot, so think carefully before committing to more than one surface. On exteriors it is dark and muted enough to stay composed rather than reading too bright, which is harder to pull off with saturated colors.
Where to put Wilmington Spruce
This color has been used successfully as a full kitchen cabinet wrap and as an island accent. The depth reads intentional rather than heavy when paired with warm wood floors or light countertops. Use a semi-gloss on cabinets for durability, but know that it will shift the color perception slightly compared to matte.
Small enclosed bathrooms are where this color earns its keep. It wraps a tight space in a way that feels considered rather than claustrophobic. Pair it with warm white fixtures and gold hardware, and keep the trim in a warm white rather than a bright cool tone.
A contained dining room handles the weight of this color well. In evening light with warm-toned fixtures overhead, the green in the undertone surfaces and the room feels grounded. In daytime north light the blue comes forward, so check it at multiple times of day before deciding.
On an exterior this color stays muted enough to avoid reading too saturated in direct sun, which is a real risk with blue-greens at this saturation level. It comes alive in bright sunshine rather than washing out, making it a workable choice for siding or a front door.
In a closed room an accent wall in Wilmington Spruce anchors the space without eating it. In an open-concept floor plan, a single accent wall can still feel like a lot given the color's depth and saturation, so consider scale carefully and sample large before committing.
What to Pair With Wilmington Spruce
No coordinating colors are specified in our database for this color, but the research points to some clear directions. Warm whites work better here than cool ones. A flat or matte finish indoors lets the hue read most accurately. Glossy sheens make it difficult to perceive the color clearly. Gold or champagne hardware and fixtures complement it well, as do dark wood tones and natural stone. Deep purple accents can work as a bold counterpoint. For trim, reach for a warm white rather than a bright cool white.
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Colors that clash with Wilmington Spruce
Pairing this color with a bright cool white trim emphasizes the blue and flattens the warmth that the green undertone provides. The combination can feel harsh rather than crisp.
A high-gloss or even eggshell finish on interior walls makes it genuinely hard to read the hue accurately. The reflectivity interferes with how the color registers.
The depth and saturation of this color can dominate when it flows across large connected areas. What reads as rich in a powder room can feel relentless across an open kitchen and living space.
Common questions
The Benjamin Moore color code is 754. The LRV is 25.7, which places it in the medium-dark range. The hex and RGB values render in the color spec block on this page.
It reads predominantly blue. The green undertone is present and provides some warmth, but the overall impression in most lighting conditions is a cool blue-green that leans toward blue rather than sitting in the middle of the teal range.
Both are dark, but Wilmington Spruce is clearly visible as a distinct color rather than reading almost black the way Hale Navy can in low light. Wilmington Spruce has a more obvious blue-green character where Hale Navy stays firmly in navy territory.
Gold and champagne finishes pair well. They pick up the warmth in the green undertone and keep the color from feeling cold. Black hardware also works, especially in kitchens and baths with clean white elements.
Yes. Benjamin Moore offers it in both interior and exterior formulations.