Card Room Green (No.79)
A deep, muted forest green named for the card rooms in Georgian homes. Rich and dramatic, with the quiet confidence of old money. More gray and muted than a true emerald.
About Farrow & Ball Card Room Green
Card Room Green (No.79) is a green from Farrow & Ball's collection with an LRV of 12 and deep forest green undertones. A deep, muted forest green named for the card rooms in Georgian homes. Rich and dramatic, with the quiet confidence of old money. More gray and muted than a true emerald.
At an LRV of just 12, Card Room Green is a dark, dramatic color that absorbs most of the light that hits it. This makes it perfect for creating bold, moody statements on accent walls, front doors, shutters, and exterior trim. It commands attention and creates a striking contrast with white or light-colored trim. Use it where you want real visual impact. In full room applications, generous lighting and light-colored furnishings prevent the space from feeling oppressive.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Card Room Green has an LRV of 12, placing it in the dark range on the 0-to-100 scale. LRV measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects. A pure black has an LRV of 0 and a pure white has an LRV of 100. Understanding a color's LRV helps you predict how it will feel in your space: higher LRV means brighter and more spacious, lower LRV means cozier and more intimate.
Undertone Analysis
Card Room Green has deep forest green undertones. Undertones are the subtle background colors that become visible in different lighting conditions. Even colors that look "neutral" in the store will reveal their undertones once they are on your walls and interacting with natural light, artificial light, and the colors around them.
A deep, muted forest green named for the card rooms in Georgian homes. Rich and dramatic, with the quiet confidence of old money. More gray and muted than a true emerald. Neutral undertones give you the most flexibility in decorating. This color should coordinate well with both warm elements (wood, brass, cream) and cool elements (chrome, marble, blue-gray), making it a versatile foundation for any design direction.
Lighting Behavior
In bright light, the green is visible and moody. In dim rooms, it reads as a very dark, warm gray-green. Under candlelight, it is atmospheric and mysterious. A true F&B classic.
Every paint color looks different depending on the light source in your room. South-facing rooms get warm, direct sunlight that brings out yellow and warm undertones. North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that emphasizes blue and gray undertones. East-facing rooms are bright and warm in the morning, cooler in the afternoon. West-facing rooms are the opposite: cool morning, warm afternoon. Incandescent and warm LED bulbs push colors warmer, while cool-white LEDs and fluorescent tubes push colors cooler. To avoid surprises, always test Card Room Green with a physical sample on your actual wall, and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Best Rooms for Card Room Green
Farrow & Ball recommends Card Room Green for: dining room, living room, accent wall, office, powder room.
On an accent wall, Card Room Green creates a focal point that draws the eye and adds visual depth to the room. Pair it with a lighter color on the remaining walls for the best contrast.
Closest Matches in Other Brands
Find the closest equivalent to Farrow & Ball Card Room Green from other paint brands. Matches are calculated using Delta E (CIE2000), the industry standard for measuring perceptual color difference.
Benjamin Moore Matches
Cabot Trail is the closest BM match. Both are deep, muted forest greens. Cabot Trail may be slightly lighter.
View all Benjamin Moore matches →Sherwin Williams Matches
Pewter Green is the closest SW match. Similar depth and muted green character.
View all Sherwin Williams matches →Coordinating Colors
These colors pair beautifully with Card Room Green for a cohesive palette. Use them for trim, accents, adjacent rooms, or furniture to create a well-designed space.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Farrow & Ball Card Room Green is Pewter Green (SW 6208) with a Delta E of 4.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Pewter Green is the closest SW match. Similar depth and muted green character. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart, while 2 to 4 means the difference is subtle.
Card Room Green has deep forest green undertones. A deep, muted forest green named for the card rooms in Georgian homes. Rich and dramatic, with the quiet confidence of old money. More gray and muted than a true emerald. Undertones become most visible when the color is on a large surface like a wall, and they shift depending on the light source in your room. Always test with a physical sample in your specific space to see how the undertones interact with your lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
Card Room Green (No.79) has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12, which puts it in the dark range. LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 12, this is a darker color that creates a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Pair it with bright white trim for the best contrast.
Card Room Green leans neutral, with deep forest green undertones that do not strongly push warm or cool. This makes it one of the more versatile colors in its family, pairing well with both warm and cool accent colors and finishes. In bright light, the green is visible and moody. In dim rooms, it reads as a very dark, warm gray-green. Under candlelight, it is atmospheric and mysterious. A true F&B classic.
Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.