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Benjamin Moore Irish Moss 2036-20

Irish Moss

Benjamin Moore

2036-20

About Irish Moss by Benjamin Moore

Irish Moss 2036-20 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 16% and hue near 143° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

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Brightness: 16.2%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #347e50

RGB: 52, 126, 80

Hue143°

Saturation42%

Lightness35%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Irish Moss

Benjamin Moore

2036-20

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Irish Moss 2036-20 a warm or cool color?
Irish Moss by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Irish Moss?
Irish Moss sits in the green family. Its hue is about 143°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Irish Moss?
Brightness is about 16%. Saturation is around 42%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 35%. Hue is close to 143°. The hex value is #347e50. The RGB value is 52, 126, 80.
Is Irish Moss better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Irish Moss has brightness around 16%. 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 Irish Moss?
You can match Irish Moss 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 Irish Moss work best in a home?
Irish Moss 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 Irish Moss compare to a pure white paint?
Irish Moss is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool 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 Irish Moss in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Irish Moss

Benjamin Moore

2036-20

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Irish Moss

Benjamin Moore

2036-20

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Irish Moss

Benjamin Moore

2036-20

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

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MALLARD GREEN

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