ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dakota Shadow (448) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 10. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Dark Green (SW 2816), Farrow & Ball Beverly (No.310) and Behr Vine Leaf (N400-7). For trim, try White Diamond (2121-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 10.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #515D51 |
| RGB | 81, 93, 81 |
| HSL | 120°, 7%, 34% |
About Dakota Shadow
Dakota Shadow (448) is a very dark, muted green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 10, Dakota Shadow absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Dakota Shadow read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Boreal Forest (AF-480), it's cooler.
How Dakota Shadow changes with the light
Dakota Shadow is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Dakota Shadow will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Dakota Shadow will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Dakota Shadow from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Dakota Shadow looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Dakota Shadow in real homes
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Dakota Shadow equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.7
Also close: Pewter Green (ΔE 4.9)
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Dakota Shadow questions
What undertone does Dakota Shadow have?
Dakota Shadow has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Dakota Shadow read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Dakota Shadow a light or dark color?
Dakota Shadow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Dakota Shadow absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Dakota Shadow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rookwood Dark Green SW 2816 (close, ΔE 3.7); Farrow & Ball: Beverly No.310 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Vine Leaf N400-7 (close, ΔE 3.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dakota Shadow?
Try White Diamond (2121-60) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Dakota Shadow's undertone.
Where does Dakota Shadow work best?
Dakota Shadow works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Dakota Shadow absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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