• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home Decor
  • Paint Colors
  • DIY Projects
  • Recipes
  • About Me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
Jenna Kate at Home
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home Decor
  • Paint Colors
  • DIY Projects
  • Recipes
  • Contact Me
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Homepage » Paint Colors

    The Best Green Paint Colors

    Posted: Nov 4, 2020 · Updated: Mar 17, 2022 ·This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

    19.6K shares
    • Share It
    • Tweet It
    • Email It
    the best dark green paint colors

    Sage and Dark Green paint colors are trendy in 2020. I've never personally been a fan of green walls until this color trend came along. In fact walls, cabinets and trim all look amazing in these moody yet peaceful shades of green.

    Another reason these colors have gained popularity, is that they look wonderful with wood trim and oak cabinets.

    Whether you're looking to add an accent wall, paint a full room and add some color to your kitchen cabinets, one of these popular shades of green paint is sure to speak to you!

    Table of Contents show
    1 Sherwin Williams Clary Sage
    2 Sherwin Williams Retreat
    3 Benjamin Moore Essex Green
    4 Benjamin Moore Salamander
    5 Benjamin Moore Backwoods
    6 Dunn Edwards Black Spruce
    7 Benjamin Moore Chimichurri

    Sherwin Williams Clary Sage

    If the darker greens are too dramatic for you, Sherwin Williams Clary Sage may just be the perfect green. It's soft, peaceful and inviting. Clary Sage is a great wall and cabinet color, but looks really beautiful as a front door color, too!

    sherwin williams clary sage kitchen cabinets
    Sage Green Kitchen Cabinets via Studio McGee

    Sherwin Williams Retreat

    Retreat is a slightly grayed-out sage green that adds a modern look to any space.

    Sage office walls
    Doing the painting yourself? My favorite tools and supplies will make the job quicker and easier.

    Benjamin Moore Essex Green

    Essex Green by Benjamin Moore is the perfect shade of dark hunter green for an accent wall. It looks amazing paired with warm woods and leather, and is a color that appeals to both men and women.

    Benjamin Moore dark green bedroom walls
    Bedroom Makeover via Angela Rose Home

    Benjamin Moore Salamander

    Salamander is the darkest of the greens that I'm featuring today. It's a perfect compliment to honey oak furniture, trim and doors and adds drama and moodiness wherever it's painted.

    Dark green walls with oak desk in front of them

    Benjamin Moore Backwoods

    While Backwoods is still a dark green paint color, it has a fresher appearance to it. It works well alongside Benjamin Moore White Dove to create a wall board and batten wall treatment, but would also be beautiful as a cabinet color or on a full wall.

    Wainscoting in laundry room painted Benjamin Moore Backwoods, a dark hunter green
    Green Board and Batten Laundry Room via Angela Wheeler

    Dunn Edwards Black Spruce

    I don't usually feature Dunn Edwards paint colors, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to showcase these green kitchen cabinets. This shade of green looks perfect with the warm brass cabinet hardware and clean white countertop and backsplash.

    Glossy kitchen cabinets painted dark green color Dunn Edwards Black Spruce
    Green Kitchen Cabinets via Studio McGee

    Benjamin Moore Chimichurri

    How amazing does this green paint look with the brass faucet and hardware? Lots of light makes this paint color really pop, but don't be afraid to use it in a darker space to add a moody vibe, too.

    Kitchen island painted green shiny with brass hardware and faucet
    Green Kitchen Nook via Remodelista

    Hopefully you've found your perfect shade of green paint for your next project, whatever it may be. If you have a favorite shade of green that I've missed, be sure to let me know in the comments so that I can add it to the lineup!

    Looking for more? Follow me on social media for lots more home decor, DIY & recipe content!

    Pinterest | Instagram | Facebook | 

    « Sherwin Williams Worldly Gray
    How to Fluff an Artificial Christmas Tree »
    19.6K shares
    • Share It
    • Tweet It
    • Email It

    Reader Interactions

    Unfortunately, I no longer have the time to answer personalized paint color questions. If you leave a comment asking for personalized advice, it will not be answered. Sorry!

    Comments

    1. Kim

      December 08, 2021 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      Jen - I recently repainted my kitchen with BM Brookside Moss. I love it.

      Kim

      Reply
    2. Edana

      March 10, 2021 at 5:54 pm

      Glidden has a green with a gray undertone that is also a unicorn color. On the paint chip it is boring and unimpressive. What makes it a great color is how it reacts to light. During the day under natural light it is can be moody but no amount of light washes it out, it holds its color, but always stays true, never any shifting to yellow or blue. At night under artificial light it is lighter and pure. With a LRV of 34,it is light enough to be modern and lends itself well to any size space. Lighting affects the color in brightness but it always stays true. Makes a great color to use on an island, lower cabinets, and accent walls, but is versatile enough to use on walls. Pairs well with Repose Gray and other grays and white, looks lovely with creams and rich yellows and contrasts well with rustic oranges and fall colors. Makes a statement when mixed with the basics of black and white as accent colors. The color is Monsoon Green (10GY 36/096) by Glidden, I know, not what you think, but its a really great color. Its hard to find a true green gray that can perform like this one, stays neutral and swifts brightness without losing its hue. Goes with almost everything, the Glidden site says to pair it with violets and purples, never gone that route.

      Reply
      • Jenna Shaughnessy

        March 10, 2021 at 7:33 pm

        Thanks for sharing! I don't have any experience with Glidden paint but this sounds like a great color!

        Reply
    3. Jen

      November 06, 2020 at 2:32 pm

      We painted our living room (and are halfway done with our music/fireplace room) in Sherwin Williams Honeydew. Its a beautiful light bright sage-ish green and plays beautifully off our orginal 1906 woodfloors and all the knotty pine trim and ceilings and fireplace (though it might be a prominent grain old oak or maple just stained to match the pine). It also matches the Toile curtains I made years ago that we have in the living room (with matching sheers in both rooms).

      Reply
      • Jenna Shaughnessy

        November 06, 2020 at 2:32 pm

        Thanks for sharing, Jen! I'll have to look into that one, it sounds lovely!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    the author sitting in front of a door

    Hi, I'm Jenna, a busy mom of 3 boys, and the author & photographer here at JennaKateatHome.com. My goal is for you and your family to LOVE the home you live in. I’ll show you how to create a home that looks good, feels good, and functions well!

    More about me →

    Spring Recipes

    • Fresh Fruit Cake
    • How to Make Homemade Lemon Curd
    • Green Goddess Rice Pilaf
    • Salty Dog Grapefruit Cocktail

    Decorating Tips

    • How to Decorate a Large Wall
    • Where To Start When Decorating A New Home From Scratch
    • How to Incorporate Color Trends In Your Home
    • How to Make a Builder Grade Home Look Custom

    Popular

    • My Kitchen Remodel Reveal!
    • Sherwin Williams Repose Gray
    • 10 Stunning Ideas For Built Ins Around a Fireplace
    • 10 Of The Best Kitchen Island Colors

    Get Your Copy Today!

    Footer

    About Jenna Shaughnessy

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Hi, I'm Jenna, a busy mom of 3 boys, and the author & photographer here at JennaKateatHome.com. My goal is for you and your family to LOVE the home you live in. I’ll show you how to create a home that looks good, feels good, and functions well!

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    as seen in the new york times, house beautiful. real simple, reader's digest, the pioneer woman and more

    About

    • About
    • Contact
    • Privacy
    • Subscribe

    Other Links

    • Sign up for The Beginner's Guide to Decorating
    • Buy my decorating e-book
    • Watch The Web Stories

    Services

    • Work With Me/ Brand Partnerships

    Jenna Kate at Home LLC is an Amazon Associate and earns from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 Jenna Kate at Home LLC