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Benjamin Moore Sterling Forest

518 · #6D684E · LRV ~13.7

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Spruce Woods (~97% proximity)

Sterling Forest (518) is a dark green from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 13.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Spruce Woods (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Sterling Forest in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

13.7 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

518

HEX

#6D684E

RGB

109, 104, 78

HSL

50°, 17%, 37%

Family

Greens

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Sterling Forest FAQ

What undertone does Sterling Forest have?

Sterling Forest is a dark green with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Sterling Forest?

Sterling Forest has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Sterling Forest in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Spruce Woods (DE6238), ~97% proximity; PPG: Olive Orchard (PPG11-08), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Olive Orchard (PPG11-08), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Thai Basil (8004-26F), ~95% proximity; Behr: Cedar Glen (S350-7), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Oakmoss (SW 6180), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Oakmoss (HGSW6180), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Bancha (No. 298), ~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 Sterling Forest?

The HEX code of Sterling Forest (518) is #6D684E, RGB 109, 104, 78. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.