ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sherwood Forest (2048-10) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 6. 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 | 5.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #004E4A |
| RGB | 0, 78, 74 |
| HSL | 177°, 100%, 15% |
About Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest (2048-10) is a very dark, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 6, Sherwood Forest absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Sherwood Forest 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 Forest Green (2047-10), it's cooler and more colorful.
How Sherwood Forest changes with the light
Sherwood Forest 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
Sherwood Forest will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Sherwood Forest looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Sherwood Forest in real homes
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Sherwood Forest 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Cascades (ΔE 9.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 11.8
Also close: Monkey Puzzle (ΔE 13.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.5
Also close: Midnight In NY (ΔE 14.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sherwood Forest questions
What undertone does Sherwood Forest have?
Sherwood Forest has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Sherwood Forest read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Sherwood Forest a light or dark color?
Sherwood Forest has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 5.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 6, Sherwood Forest absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Sherwood Forest in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hunt Club SW 6468 (closest available, ΔE 5.9); Farrow & Ball: Duck Green No.W55 (closest available, ΔE 11.8); Behr: Vine Leaf N400-7 (closest available, ΔE 13.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sherwood Forest?
Try Tulle Skirt (2135-70) on trim and Ice Mist (OC-67) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sherwood Forest's undertone.
Where does Sherwood Forest work best?
Sherwood Forest works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 6, Sherwood Forest absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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