Kensington Green

Kensington Green by Benjamin Moore is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Kensington Green sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 172°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 45%. Saturation is around 18%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 67%. Hue is close to 172°. The hex value is #9ab9b5. The RGB value is 154, 185, 181.

Kensington Green has brightness around 45%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.

You can match Kensington 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.

Kensington 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.

Kensington Green is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.