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Benjamin Moore Black Forest Green

HC-187 · #242E2C · LRV ~2.5

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Nocturnal Green (~92% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Black Forest Green in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

2.5 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Black Forest Green?

Black Forest Green has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Black Forest Green in other brands?

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