Thorny Branch
S-H-780 · #343B2F · LRV 4 — cool green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Thorny Branch4
- 2Sage Green22
- 3Evergreen Fog30
What Color Is Thorny Branch, Really?
Thorny Branch reads as a cool green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Behr S-H-780 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Thorny Branch
Thorny Branch earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
How Lighting Changes Thorny Branch
At LRV 4, Thorny Branch is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Thorny Branch are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr S-H-780 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | JasperSW 6216 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.8 | 4 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Waller GreenCW-510 · Benjamin Moore | 2.8 | 6 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Aged Pine6011-5 · Valspar | 0.5 | 4 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Rugged Green424-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.8 | 4 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | JasperHGSW 3291 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 3.8 | 4 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Thorny Branch within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #343B2F in HSL space. Pair Thorny Branch with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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