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Benjamin Moore Backwoods

469 · #586251 · LRV 11.4

Compare with other brands: Behr Cypress Vine is a 96% match

Backwoods (469) is a deep green from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 11.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Behr Cypress Vine (96% match).

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LRV

11.4 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Backwoods in other brands?

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