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Benjamin Moore Dakota Shadow

448 · #515D51 · LRV 10.2

Compare with other brands: Valspar Sherwood Forest is a 97% match

Dakota Shadow (448) is a deep green from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 10.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Sherwood Forest (97% match).

Compare Dakota Shadow with other brands

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LRV

10.2 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

448

HEX

#515D51

RGB

81, 93, 81

HSL

120°, 7%, 34%

Family

Greens

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Dakota Shadow FAQ

What undertone does Dakota Shadow have?

Dakota Shadow has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep green. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Dakota Shadow?

Dakota Shadow has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Dakota Shadow in other brands?

Valspar: Sherwood Forest (8003-34G), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Hidden Forest (DE6301), 96%; Glidden: Evergreen Boughs (PPG1129-7), 96%; Behr: Alpine Trail (N420-7), 94%; PPG: Dark Green Velvet (PPG1136-7), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Beverly (No. 310), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Billiard Green (SW 0016), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rock Garden (HGSW6195), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Dakota Shadow?

The HEX code of Dakota Shadow (448) is #515D51, RGB 81, 93, 81. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.