Sherwin-Williams Deep Forest Brown: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 4

Deep Forest Brown (SW 9175) is a cool black from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle violet undertone. Its LRV is about 3.6 (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 Carbon Copy (97% match).

Compare Deep Forest Brown with other brands

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LRV

3.6 · Very dark

Undertone

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 9175

HEX

#393437

RGB

57, 52, 55

HSL

324°, 5%, 21%

Family

Blacks

Colors similar to Deep Forest Brown in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Domino Sherwin-Williams · SW 6989 · LRV 3

Bohemian Black Sherwin-Williams · SW 6988 · LRV 4

Black Magic Sherwin-Williams · SW 6991 · LRV 3

Black Swan Sherwin-Williams · SW 6279 · LRV 4

Caviar Sherwin-Williams · SW 6990 · LRV 3

Tricorn Black Sherwin-Williams · SW 6258 · LRV 3

Black of Night Sherwin-Williams · SW 6993 · LRV 4

Inkwell Sherwin-Williams · SW 6992 · LRV 4

Deep Forest Brown FAQ

What undertone does Deep Forest Brown have?

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

Deep Forest Brown has an 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.

What is the closest match to Deep Forest Brown in other brands?

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