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This silvery yellow-green is part of the Historical Collection, and was also Benjamin Moore's 2015 Color of the Year.

Guilford Green / Benjamin Moore HC-116

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What are people saying about this color?

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When I walked into her great room, I said Wow what colour is this green?. She said, It’s HC-116 Guilford Green. … My client commented that everyone that walks into this room reacts the same way that I did. Now obviously it’s a pretty and decorated room with the coordinated furniture and drapery, however this green really was beautiful.

mariakillam.com

This color reminds me of hospital corridors. ... I hope I am not hurting anyone’s feelings. Guilford Green to me is a difficult color. It would be great if it would have some more silver in it, making it olive green, but that’s just me.

vkvvisuals.com

Guilford Green / Benjamin Moore HC-116

From decorpad.com

I have always loved this shade of green and think it looks so good combined with a very dark color or a white. By doing this, the boldness of the slight yellow undertone is balanced and the contrast and bold difference between the two colors becomes very complimentary. Guilford Green is a great example of how to incorporate a bolder color into your home but diffusing and neutralizing it by combining and grounding it with a very dark or brighter white.

remodelaholic.com

Guilford Green / Benjamin Moore HC-116

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What kind of spaces does it work best in?

This welcoming shade would be great in an entryway, have enough yellow to pop in a living room, and be a great fit for a bedroom or bathroom. It would bring a fresh cleanliness to a laundry room or mudroom. This shade has a liveliness that the other popular light greens don't, and as a result it's going to bring a bit more energy to spaces.

Guilford Green / Benjamin Moore HC-116

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Where could you expect to see it?

I could see it at your local vegan cafe and juice bar, and it would make you feel healthy and bright there. I could also see it in an artist's or craftsperson's studio, as it brings a bit of unexpected personality.

Guilford Green / Benjamin Moore HC-116

From remodelaholic.com

Who shouldn't pick this color?

The saturation of this green will mean it's not a fit for everyone. One person's lively spring green is another person's nightmare…

Guilford Green / Benjamin Moore HC-116

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Any pro tips?

"Do you know what I do all day long when consulting with clients? I take the colour they are looking at and find a grayed down version of it. Colour gets twice as bright when it gets all over your walls so it’s the reason why a pretty paint chip doesn’t necessarily make a pretty wall." mariakillam.com

What colors does it go well with?

Angie from postcardsfromtheridge.com shares the color families that Benjamin Moore published for this color — don't miss this great info! postcardsfromtheridge.com

What's the LRV?

58.14. LRV measures the Light Reflectance Value, meaning the percentage of light (0-100) that bounces off a surface. 100 being purest white and 0 being purest black. Like other medium greens, Guilford Green has a medium LRV, meaning it reflects a medium amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes.

What are some similar popular colors?

Soft Fern, Saybrook Sage, Hollingsworth Green

Guilford Green

The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

What kind of spaces does it work best in?

Where could you expect to see it?

Who shouldn't pick this color?

Any pro tips?

What colors does it go well with?

What's the LRV?

Does it work as an exterior color?

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