Hollingsworth Green BM HC-141

Hollingsworth Green LRV and undertone

Benjamin Moore Hollingsworth Green (HC-141) has an LRV of 63.25, placing it in the light range. Its color family is green, and its calculated undertone is green. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a surface reflects, with 0 representing black and 100 representing white. At 63.25, this color reflects a relatively high proportion of light compared with mid-tone and dark paints. As a result, it may retain a lighter appearance than lower-LRV greens under similar conditions.

Hollingsworth Green’s appearance still depends on room orientation, available daylight, and nearby finishes. North-facing light can emphasize cooler qualities, while southern exposure often makes painted surfaces appear brighter. White trim can provide a clear visual boundary, whereas a neighboring neutral with a similar reflectance may reduce contrast. Before painting the entire room, apply a sample to more than one wall and compare it with flooring, cabinetry, and existing furnishings.

Hollingsworth Green in other brands

Behr Breezeway (MQ3-21) is the closest listed alternative, with an LRV of 66.0 and ΔE 3.3. This indicates a close but visible difference beside the original. Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204) has an LRV of 63.0 and ΔE 3.8, while Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed (SW 6211) has an LRV of 59.0 and ΔE 3.8. These are also close matches by ΔE, although their reflectance values vary. ΔE below 1 means near-identical, 1 to 2 means very close, 2 to 4 means close but visibly different, and above 4 means only similar.

Behr Light French Gray (720E-2), with an LRV of 61.0 and ΔE 6.0, is a more distant option. Its lower reflectance indicates a darker result under comparable conditions. Test samples side by side to judge both color difference and brightness.

Lighter and darker Benjamin Moore alternatives

Benjamin Moore Gray Owl (OC-52) has an LRV of 64.51, making it slightly lighter than Hollingsworth Green. It may suit a room where a small increase in reflected light is preferred. The difference in LRV is modest, so the overall brightness change may be less pronounced than with a much lighter paint.

For darker alternatives, Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments (1563) has an LRV of 60.73, while Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue (HC-144) measures 60.4. Both reflect less light than Hollingsworth Green and may suit walls where a little more depth is wanted. Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray (HC-170), at 59.36, is darker still by LRV. Compare samples under the room’s normal lighting, because adjacent colors and sheen can affect the finished appearance.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Benjamin Moore’s page for Hollingsworth Green.