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Sherwin-Williams Deep Forest Brown

SW 9175 · #393437 · LRV ~3.6

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Carbon Copy (~97% proximity)

Deep Forest Brown (SW 9175) is a cool black from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 3.6 (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 Carbon Copy (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Deep Forest Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

3.6 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 9175

HEX

#393437

RGB

57, 52, 55

HSL

324°, 5%, 21%

Family

Blacks

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Deep Forest Brown FAQ

What undertone does Deep Forest Brown have?

Deep Forest Brown is a cool black with a subtle violet 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 Deep Forest Brown?

Deep Forest Brown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.6 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 Deep Forest Brown in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Carbon Copy (2117-10), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bohemian Black (HGSW6988), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Nevermore (8004-48G), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~92% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~90% proximity; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), ~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 Deep Forest Brown?

The HEX code of Deep Forest Brown (SW 9175) is #393437, RGB 57, 52, 55. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.