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Dunn-Edwards Black Forest

DEA175 · #5E6354 · LRV 11.9

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Dark Olive is a 96% match

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

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LRV

11.9 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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

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.