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Benjamin Moore Cypress Green 509

Cypress Green

Benjamin Moore

509

About Cypress Green by Benjamin Moore

Cypress Green 509 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 35% and hue near 56° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 35%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #a3a187

RGB: 163, 161, 135

Hue56°

Saturation13%

Lightness58%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Cypress Green 509 a warm or cool color?
Cypress 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 Cypress Green?
Cypress Green sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 56°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Cypress Green?
Brightness is about 35%. Saturation is around 13%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 58%. Hue is close to 56°. The hex value is #a3a187. The RGB value is 163, 161, 135.
Is Cypress Green better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Cypress Green has brightness around 35%. 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 Cypress Green?
You can match Cypress 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 Cypress Green work best in a home?
Cypress 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 Cypress Green compare to a pure white paint?
Cypress 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 Cypress Green in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Cypress Green. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.