ColorplanBenjamin Moore Forest Green (2047-10) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 5. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Hunt Club (SW 6468). For trim, try Tulle Skirt (2135-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 5.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #174A43 |
| RGB | 23, 74, 67 |
| HSL | 172°, 53%, 19% |
About Forest Green
Forest Green (2047-10) is a very dark, muted green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 5, Forest Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Forest Green 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 Ocean Tropic (2052-10), it's darker and cooler.
How Forest Green changes with the light
Forest 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
Forest Green will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Forest 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 Forest Green from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Forest Green looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Forest Green in real homes
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Forest 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.
Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.7
Also close: Carriage Green (ΔE 11.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.1
Also close: Midnight In NY (ΔE 13.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Forest Green questions
What undertone does Forest Green have?
Forest Green has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Forest Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Forest Green a light or dark color?
Forest Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 5.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 5, Forest 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 Forest Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hunt Club SW 6468 (close, ΔE 3.7); Farrow & Ball: Duck Green No.W55 (closest available, ΔE 9.7); Behr: Vine Leaf N400-7 (closest available, ΔE 12.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Forest Green?
Try Tulle Skirt (2135-70) on trim and Ice Mist (OC-67) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Forest Green's undertone.
Where does Forest Green work best?
Forest Green works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 5, Forest Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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