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Benjamin Moore Dakota Shadow

448 · #515D51 · LRV ~10.2

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Sherwood Forest (~97% proximity)

Dakota Shadow (448) is a deep green from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Sherwood Forest (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Dakota Shadow in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

10.2 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Valspar: Sherwood Forest (8003-34G), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Hidden Forest (DE6301), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Evergreen Boughs (PPG1129-7), ~96% proximity; Behr: Alpine Trail (N420-7), ~94% proximity; PPG: Dark Green Velvet (PPG1136-7), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Beverly (No. 310), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Billiard Green (SW 0016), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rock Garden (HGSW6195), ~92% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.