Winter Green
What Winter Green Actually Looks Like
Winter Green 2045-60 reads as a pale, watery aqua-mint. It sits in that sweet spot between blue and green without committing fully to either. In a room with strong natural light it can look almost translucent, like sea glass held up to a window. In dimmer conditions it settles into a more definite minty green. Either way it stays light and airy rather than saturated.
Winter Green Undertones
The color carries both blue and green in roughly equal measure, giving it a cool, aquatic quality. There is very little yellow here, so it will not shift toward lime or celery. In warm artificial light it may pick up a slightly softer, less icy quality, but it does not go warm. It stays cool across most lighting conditions.
Where Winter Green Works Best
Winter Green works well in bathrooms, laundry rooms, and smaller spaces where you want the room to feel refreshed without going stark white. Its high reflectance means it also handles larger rooms, sunrooms, and bedroom walls without feeling overwhelming. Because it reads so light, it is forgiving in rooms with limited windows. Avoid it in spaces where you want warmth, because the cool undertone will fight against cozy amber lighting.
Where to put Winter Green
This is a natural fit. The aqua-mint tone reads clean and spa-like without requiring an all-white scheme. Pair it with white fixtures and natural stone or wood accessories to keep it grounded.
On four walls it creates a calm, restful atmosphere. Keep bedding and furniture in warm neutrals so the cool wall color does not make the room feel chilly at night.
Flooded with natural light, Winter Green can feel almost ethereal here. It complements greenery outside the windows and makes the transition between indoors and garden feel intentional.
A high-LRV color in a utilitarian space makes the room feel larger and brighter. The fresh aqua tone makes the chore feel a little less like a chore.
What to Pair With Winter Green
No coordinating colors are specified in the database for this color. As a general guide, Winter Green pairs well with crisp whites for trim, soft warm taupes for grounding, and natural wood tones to keep the palette from feeling clinical.
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Colors that clash with Winter Green
Terracotta, burnt orange, and warm brass accessories will fight with the cool aqua undertone of Winter Green, creating a visual tension that neither side wins.
A dark cool gray on the trim can push Winter Green into feeling clinical or institutional, especially in a north-facing room.
Common questions
Its LRV is 74.07, which puts it firmly in the light category. Most colors above 50 are considered light; at 74 it will reflect a good deal of light and keep a room feeling open.
It depends on your light source. In daylight, especially cool north or east light, the blue component tends to come forward. In warmer afternoon light or incandescent lighting, the green reads a bit stronger. Buy a large sample and observe it at different times of day before committing.
For walls in living spaces and bedrooms, an eggshell gives a soft finish that is still washable. In bathrooms or laundry rooms where moisture and scrubbing are factors, step up to a satin. Avoid flat in high-traffic or high-humidity areas.
Yes. It is listed as available through both channels, so you can have it mixed at a dedicated Benjamin Moore dealer or at a major home improvement retailer that carries the Benjamin Moore line.