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Benjamin Moore Backwoods

469 · #586251 · LRV ~11.4

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Cypress Vine (~96% proximity)

Backwoods (469) is a deep green from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 11.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Cypress Vine (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Backwoods in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

11.4 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

469

HEX

#586251

RGB

88, 98, 81

HSL

95°, 9%, 35%

Family

Greens

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Backwoods FAQ

What undertone does Backwoods have?

Backwoods 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 Backwoods?

Backwoods has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.4 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 Backwoods in other brands?

Behr: Cypress Vine (N390-7), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black Forest (DEA175), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Rookwood Dark Green (SW 2816), ~94% proximity; PPG: Still Searching (PPG13-31), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Haute Green (V097-6), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Fresh Basil (PPG1127-7), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Beverly (No. 310), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Basil (HGSW6194), ~89% 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 Backwoods?

The HEX code of Backwoods (469) is #586251, RGB 88, 98, 81. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.