ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dakota Woods Green (2139-20) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 9. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Shade-Grown (SW 6188) and Farrow & Ball Reduced Green (No.313). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 8.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #565344 |
| RGB | 86, 83, 68 |
| HSL | 50°, 12%, 30% |
About Dakota Woods Green
Dakota Woods Green (2139-20) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 9, Dakota Woods Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dakota Woods Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Artichoke (2141-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Dakota Woods Green changes with the light
Dakota Woods Green 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 Woods Green will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Dakota Woods Green 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 Woods Green from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Dakota Woods Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Dakota Woods Green in real homes
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Dakota Woods Green 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 3.9
Also close: Thunder Gray (ΔE 4.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Pantalon (ΔE 7.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: Stealth Jet (ΔE 6.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dakota Woods Green questions
What undertone does Dakota Woods Green have?
Dakota Woods Green has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dakota Woods Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dakota Woods Green a light or dark color?
Dakota Woods Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, Dakota Woods Green 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 Woods Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Shade-Grown SW 6188 (close, ΔE 3.9); Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green No.313 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Mountain Olive N350-7A (closest available, ΔE 6.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dakota Woods Green?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Dakota Woods Green's undertone.
Where does Dakota Woods Green work best?
Dakota Woods Green works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, Dakota Woods Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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