Green-black paint color
Salamander

A green so deep it can look black
Salamander is a very dark green with blue in its base. It brings rich color to cabinets, doors, and paneled rooms.
- Color family
- Green-black
- Undertone
- Blue-green
- Light reflectance
- 5.72 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Benjamin Moore
Color & light
Color and lighting
It needs enough light for its green to show clearly.
Lightness
5.72 LRVIt reflects little light, so it has a deep appearance on large surfaces.
Temperature
coolIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 47
- Green
- 62
- Blue
- 62
HSL
- Hue
- 180°
- Saturation
- 14%
- Lightness
- 21%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
Daylight brings out the dark blue-green.
Cool or indirect light
Cool shade can make it look almost black.
Warm evening light
Warm lamps bring the green forward.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Salamander in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.

Living room
Salamander walls give the cream sofa and round wood coffee table a deep green backdrop.

Dining room
Dark green walls surround the wood dining table beneath a white paper pendant.

Kitchen cabinets
Salamander cabinets contrast with pale speckled counters and wood stools.

Bedroom
Deep green walls set off pale blue bedding and a warm wood headboard.

Home office
Salamander walls and shelves surround a wood desk and green upholstered chair.

Bathroom
Dark green walls pair with the fluted wood vanity and sandy shower tile.
Exterior
See Salamander on siding, front doors, trim, and more.

Siding
Deep green clapboards blend with the dark roof above the stone path and lawn.

Front door
The green paneled door sits within pale stone trim against red brick.

Shutters & trim
Dark green shutters and siding contrast with pale window trim and brass lanterns.

Fences & garden structures
A deep green garden gate and raised beds frame the gravel path and pale flowers.

Stucco
Green stucco surrounds a warm wood door and terracotta courtyard paving.

Garage door
The dark green garage door contrasts with wood cladding beside the gravel drive.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Salamander
White and charcoal
A clean white and deep charcoal for contrast.
- Salamander2050-10 · Main color
- Chantilly LaceOC-65 · Second color
- Wrought Iron2124-10 · Accent color
Soft white and blue
Creamy white with a muted blue accent.
- Salamander2050-10 · Main color
- Swiss CoffeeOC-45 · Second color
- Van Deusen BlueHC-156 · Accent color
Warm gray and green
Warm greige and soft green keep the palette quiet.
- Salamander2050-10 · Main color
- Edgecomb GrayHC-173 · Second color
- October Mist1495 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Blue-green shades, from light to dark.
Frequently Asked Questions
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