Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2027: Webster Green HC-130 in Houston homes

Webster Green is from Benjamin Moore's Historical Colors collection. With a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.2, it reflects only about a fifth of the light that hits it: a deep, classic green, closer to an evergreen than to the soft herbal greens of recent years. Benjamin Moore describes it as both "adaptable and impactful" and says it works across traditional, contemporary and transitional styles.

Benjamin Moore doesn't publish an undertone for it, and screens can't show deep greens accurately, so judge it on a physical sample next to your floors, counters and trim.

• Bright south- and west-facing rooms: strong afternoon sun lifts a deep green and can bring out more of its warmth; it reads livelier than on the chip.
• North-facing and shaded rooms: it reads darker and moodier. That can be the point in a study or dining room; in a small dim room, balance it with a light ceiling and white trim.
• At night: warm bulbs (2700K) make deep greens feel cozy; cooler bulbs make them look flatter and grayer.
• Outside: full Houston sun makes dark colors look lighter than the sample and fade faster; use a premium exterior product and keep it to a door or shutters unless you've tested a large area.

1. Kitchen cabinets and islands — Benjamin Moore suggests it for cabinetry. On cabinets we use a cabinet-grade enamel such as Benjamin Moore Command, usually in satin, and cabinets need about 7–10 days of gentle use while the finish cures.
2. Built-ins and bookcases — a deep green on built-ins against soft white walls is a classic look that suits traditional and transitional Houston homes.
3. Accent walls and studies — a whole study, library or dining room in Webster Green feels enveloping; an accent wall is a lower-commitment test.
4. Front doors and shutters — Benjamin Moore lists front doors as a use. In direct sun, choose a fade-resistant exterior product and check your HOA's color rules.

• Studies, home offices and libraries.
• Dining rooms, especially with good evening lighting.
• Kitchens: cabinets, islands or a lower-cabinet run with lighter uppers.
• Powder rooms and mudrooms, where a bold color is easy to live with.
• Bedrooms that get good natural light, or as a headboard wall.

Colors Benjamin Moore pairs with Webster Green, on its color page and in its Color Trends 2027 palette:

For Sherwin-Williams' 2027 color, see our Celery SW 6421 guide.

• Walls: we use Benjamin Moore Regal Select; matte or eggshell keeps a deep green rich and hides wall texture.
• Cabinets and built-ins: Benjamin Moore Command, a cabinet-grade enamel, usually in satin.
• Trim and doors: satin or semi-gloss enamel.
• Exterior doors and shutters: a premium exterior product rated for sun; ask about fade resistance for deep colors.

Deep greens are hard to judge on a screen or a small chip. Paint a large sample board, look at it in morning, afternoon and evening light, and hold it next to your counters and floors. You can try the idea on a photo of your room with our color visualizer, then confirm with a physical sample or a free color consultation. Houston Superior Painting is not affiliated with or sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

Color facts and the on-screen swatch value are from Benjamin Moore's published pages, checked October 2026. Colors on screens are approximate. Confirm with a physical sample. Houston Superior Painting is not affiliated with or sponsored by Benjamin Moore.

• Benjamin Moore: Color of the Year 2027 announcement
• Benjamin Moore: Webster Green HC-130 color page