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Dunn-Edwards Black Forest

DEA175 · #5E6354 · LRV ~11.9

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Dark Olive (~96% proximity)

Black Forest (DEA175) is a deep green from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 11.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Dark Olive (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Black Forest in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

11.9 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DEA175

HEX

#5E6354

RGB

94, 99, 84

HSL

80°, 8%, 36%

Family

Greens

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Black Forest FAQ

What undertone does Black Forest have?

Black Forest has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep green, 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?

Black Forest has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.9 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 in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Dark Olive (2140-30), ~96% proximity; Behr: Cypress Vine (N390-7), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Rosemary (SW 6187), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Winning Ticket (PPG1127-6), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Architect (T700), ~94% proximity; PPG: Winning Ticket (PPG1127-6), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Pewter Green (HGSW6208), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~90% 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?

The HEX code of Black Forest (DEA175) is #5E6354, RGB 94, 99, 84. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.