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Benjamin Moore Alligator Green 2143-20

Alligator Green

Benjamin Moore

2143-20

About Alligator Green by Benjamin Moore

Alligator Green 2143-20 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 23% and hue near 47° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 22.7%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #8d835e

RGB: 141, 131, 94

Hue47°

Saturation20%

Lightness46%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Alligator Green from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Alligator Green

Benjamin Moore

2143-20

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Alligator Green looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Alligator Green 2143-20 a warm or cool color?
Alligator Green by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Alligator Green?
Alligator Green sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 47°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Alligator Green?
Brightness is about 23%. Saturation is around 20%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 46%. Hue is close to 47°. The hex value is #8d835e. The RGB value is 141, 131, 94.
Is Alligator Green better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Alligator Green has brightness around 23%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Alligator Green?
You can match Alligator Green with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Alligator Green work best in a home?
Alligator Green works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Alligator Green compare to a pure white paint?
Alligator Green is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Alligator Green in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Alligator Green

Benjamin Moore

2143-20

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Alligator Green in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Alligator Green

Benjamin Moore

2143-20

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Alligator Green. They add contrast without clashing.

Alligator Green

Benjamin Moore

2143-20

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