Benjamin Moore Sterling Forest 518: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 14

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

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LRV

13.7 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

518

HEX

#6D684E

RGB

109, 104, 78

HSL

50°, 17%, 37%

Family

Greens

Colors similar to Sterling Forest in Benjamin Moore

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Turtle Green Benjamin Moore · 2142-20 · LRV 13

Evening Grove Benjamin Moore · 1526 · LRV 13

Mountain Moss Benjamin Moore · 2142-30 · LRV 16

Provincial Park Benjamin Moore · CC-664 · LRV 14

Trailing Vines Benjamin Moore · 1505 · LRV 13

Army Green Benjamin Moore · 2141-30 · LRV 14

Jade Romanesque Benjamin Moore · 476 · LRV 12

Sage Benjamin Moore · 2143-10 · LRV 15

Sterling Forest FAQ

What undertone does Sterling Forest have?

Sterling Forest is a dark green with a strong yellow undertone. 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 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.

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

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