A green kitchen is a timeless option. There are a lot of beautiful green kitchens on Pinterest and Instagram to be inspired by. I rounded up some of the most popular Benjamin Moore green paints and bought samples for each color to see what they look like in my South facing kitchen, filter-free.
As much as I tried to capture the exact color of each paint, it is not 100% accurate since my camera modifies the colors slightly. Check out our Pinterest page for videos of these colors. All samples are next to Chantilly Lace cabinets.
Dark Olive
Dark Olive by Benjamin Moore adds a rich, dramatic, earthiness and elegance to your space. It has a slight gray/brown undertone that makes this color timeless.
Source: KateMarkerInteriors
Photo above: Dark Olive by Benjamin Moore
Forest Floor
I was pleasantly surprised by this color by Benjamin Moore. It is a calm, rich, timeless green. If you are looking for a green that is a bit richer and darker than Peale Green, then opt for Forest Floor.
Source: JillianHarris
Photo above: Forest Floor by Benjamin Moore
Peale Green
Peale Green is a warm, timeless, earth forest green. It’s deep without being too dark. It is a true green without being too “grass-green”.
Source: JennaSueDesign
Photo above: Peale Green by Benjamin Moore
Fairmont Green
Benjamin Moore describes it as “ a straightforward green that conjures fresh-cut grass.” I’d say that is a suitable description. It is a bright green that appears a tad lighter than Peale Green and Sweet Basil. It doesn’t have a grey or brown undertone at all.
Source: House&home, Mélanie Cherrier, Blanc Marine Living
Photo above: Fairmont Green by Benjamin Moore
Martha’s Vineyard
This colour is part of the Classic Colour Collection. I would describe it as a true forest-cottage green.
Photo above: Martha's Vineyard by Benjamin Moore
Carolina Gull
This colour definitely has notes of grey. Benjamin Moore describes it as a “a rich, versatile midtone that exhibits appealing notes of gray and warm green.”
Photo above: Oak Story Design
Photo Above: Carolina Gull by Benjamin Moore
October mist
This sage green has a minty look to it. It has more of a green undertone than blue or red. Some people describe it as a true neutral. It pairs well with White Dove or Chantilly Lace.
Photo above: via Kindred Interiors
Photo Above: October Mist by Benjamin Moore
Oil Cloth
I was surprised by this colour when I received the sample (I'm still wondering if our paint supplier messed up on this one...) The green undertone in Oil Cloth is very subtle, it is more of a muddy taupe colour in my opinion.
Above: via Heidi Callier Design
Above: Oil Cloth by Benjamin Moore
Sweet basil
Sweet basil is a dark, warm forest green. I could see this colour looking lovely in a cottage setting.
I hope this list helps you narrow down your choices for your green kitchen! Don't forget to check out our videos of each color on our Pinterest page.
Happy decorating!
The Roses