Farrow & Ball Monkey Puzzle No. 238 paint color swatch — hex #4B5954, LRV 9Color shown is a digital approximation. Always test a physical sample.
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Monkey Puzzle

No. 238 by Farrow & Ball

Hex #4B5954 · LRV 9 · neutral green

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About Monkey Puzzle

Monkey Puzzle is a refreshing, medium-dark green with cool green undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 9 and absorbs nearly all light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.

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Color Specifications

Name
Monkey Puzzle
Code
No. 238
Hex
#4B5954
RGB
75, 89, 84
HSL
159, 9%, 32%
CMYK
16, 0, 6, 65Approximate — screen to print
Lab
36.5, -6.6, 1.1
CSS
--farrow-ball-monkey-puzzle
LRV
9 (Dark)
0 · Dark100 · Light
Undertone
Cool Green
Temperature
neutral
Family
green
Interior
Yes
Exterior
Yes
Finishes
modern emulsionestate emulsionfull glossestate eggshellmodern eggshell
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