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Benjamin Moore Summer Basket Green 2040-40

Summer Basket Green

Benjamin Moore

2040-40

About Summer Basket Green by Benjamin Moore

Summer Basket Green 2040-40 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 31% and hue near 165° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 30.9%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #5ca492

RGB: 92, 164, 146

Hue165°

Saturation28%

Lightness50%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Summer Basket 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 Summer Basket Green looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Summer Basket Green 2040-40 a warm or cool color?
Summer Basket Green 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 Summer Basket Green?
Summer Basket Green sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 165°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Summer Basket Green?
Brightness is about 31%. Saturation is around 28%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 50%. Hue is close to 165°. The hex value is #5ca492. The RGB value is 92, 164, 146.
Is Summer Basket Green better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Summer Basket Green has brightness around 31%. 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 Summer Basket Green?
You can match Summer Basket 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 Summer Basket Green work best in a home?
Summer Basket 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 Summer Basket Green compare to a pure white paint?
Summer Basket Green 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 Summer Basket 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 Summer Basket 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 Summer Basket Green. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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