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Benjamin Moore Black Forest Green

HC-187 · #242E2C · LRV 2.5

Compare with other brands: Valspar Nocturnal Green is a 92% match

Black Forest Green (HC-187) is a cool black from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 2.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Nocturnal Green (92% match).

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LRV

2.5 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

HC-187

HEX

#242E2C

RGB

36, 46, 44

HSL

168°, 12%, 16%

Family

Blacks

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Black Forest Green FAQ

What undertone does Black Forest Green have?

Black Forest Green is a cool black with a subtle blue-green undertone. 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 Black Forest Green?

Black Forest Green has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 2.5 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 Black Forest Green in other brands?

Valspar: Nocturnal Green (5011-1), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Night Watch (SW 9680), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (HGSW6258), 89%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 83%; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), 83%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 82%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 82%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 81%. 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 Black Forest Green?

The HEX code of Black Forest Green (HC-187) is #242E2C, RGB 36, 46, 44. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.