Why Webster Green HC-130 Is the Benjamin Moore Color of the Year

Benjamin Moore chose Webster Green HC-130 for its timeless appeal. This lovely mid-tone hue suits traditional, contemporary, and transitional rooms alike, so you can pair it with stained woodwork and classic décor or with clean white trim and modern furnishings. It also marks a clear change from Silhouette AF-655, the deep espresso brown that was Benjamin Moore’s 2026 Color of the Year.

The Benjamin Moore Color Trends 2027 Palette

The Benjamin Moore Color Trends 2027 palette pairs seven companion colors with Webster Green HC-130:

• White Down OC-131: Cozy white with hints of cream, perfect for trim and ceilings.
• Nelson Blue CW-635: Watery pale blue that's right at home on a kitchen island or a porch ceiling.
• Shakespeare Tan 228: A golden neutral that's ideal for warming up a dining room.
• Antique Copper 1169: This spiced brown gives living room walls a gorgeous terracotta cast.
• Durango 2137-30: Neutral with a deep olive cast, this color is well-suited for accent walls or a set of shutters.
• Wild Aster 1240: Soft pink with a whisper of gray is a great choice for a monochrome bedroom.
• Townsend Harbor Brown HC-64: A rich burgundy that flatters paneling and built-ins.

You can use several of these colors throughout your home, with Webster Green HC-130 as the thread between rooms, or choose just one for a simpler combination.

Where Webster Green HC-130 Works Best in Your Home

In a study or library, the depth of Webster Green HC-130 turns bookshelves and artwork into the focal point. On kitchen cabinets, this green holds uphides marks better than a pale color, and White Down OC-131 on the surrounding walls keeps the room feeling open.

Finish matters as much as color. Benjamin Moore Advance® Interior Paint in satin or semi-gloss suits cabinets, doors, and trim, while matte or eggshell finishes on the walls provide subtle contrast between the two surfaces.

Higher sheens highlight every ridge and patch, so surface sanding and a high-hiding primer ensure you have a clean canvas before the first coat. Sprucing up your front door with Webster Green HC-130 is the smallest project with the biggest payoff, though it calls for exterior paint built to withstand Iowa and Nebraska winters.

Pairing Benjamin Moore 2027 Colors with Webster Green HC-130

When working with the 2027 Color Trends palette, keep room lighting in mind. North-facing rooms get steady but cool light all day, so warm hues keep the green from going flat. Try Shakespeare Tan 228 with wood furniture, or Antique Copper 1169 with leather upholstery.

A room with plenty of direct sun can take a cooler pairing, where Nelson Blue CW-635 earns its place, particularly against white trim. Wild Aster 1240 belongs in a bedroom where you want a lighter accent, and Durango 2137-30 pairs well with the green on an accent wall.

White trim and a white ceiling keep the deeper shades in balance. Where bright white would feel abrupt, reach for White Down OC-131. You can also compare options in our guide to Benjamin Moore white paint.

Shop Color of the Year 2027 Benjamin Moore Paint in Des Moines, Iowa; and Omaha, Nebraska

Color Store offers Benjamin Moore paint samples and swatches, so you can see the Color of the Year 2027 Benjamin Moore chose before you buy a gallon. Paint a large swatch on two different walls, then check it in daylight and again after dark.

Our team can also help you choose the right interior paint for your walls. Schedule a free color consultation to talk through your project, or stop by any of our showrooms. We have been helping customers for over 35 years, and we are happy to serve Des Moines and Waukee, Iowa; Omaha, Nebraska; and the surrounding areas.