Salamander

The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

The green is so pretty and has a velvety look when the light hits it mid-day. At night, it's nearly black - which is just what I was going for.

thegoldhive.com

Speaking of dramatic colors, Salamander could be the next navy. The saturated green was named by CB2 as a top color of 2016, and there’s been an uptick in its use in many a makeover. Ashley from The Gold Hive used it recently for the living room of her 1914 bungalow (above) as part of the One Room Challenge. Here, it brings an edge to the space, though it can also go in a vintage farmhouse direction.

apartmenttherapy.com

For that dramatic accent wall that’s almost black but not quite, Salamander, by Benjamin Moore is a sophisticated and incredibly dark teal. It plays the role of a navy, but in my humble opinion, is so much more interesting.

theturquoisehome.com

What kind of spaces does it work best in?

This shade will bring the drama and interest to any room in the house. I certainly wouldn't use it on the whole house, but sprinkling it in a room or two, or a furnishing or two, at a time would be great. Bedrooms, bathrooms, studies, cabinets, vanities, etc.

Where could you expect to see it?

The fancy hipster bar around the corner. Behind a wall of bookcases, with an antique globe in front of it.

Who shouldn't pick this color?

The problem with choosing a trendy paint color is that all trends eventually come and go… If you're not planning to repaint anytime soon, think twice about this shade. Also this shade is dark! Do you see that LRV of 3.66? It will read as an greenish off-black in areas without much natural light.

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What's the LRV?

3.66. 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 dark greens, Salamander has a very low LRV, meaning it reflects a very small amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes, it makes a lovely front door color.

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