Bavarian Forest
2054-10 · #1D4543 · LRV 7 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Bavarian Forest7
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Bavarian Forest, Really?
Bavarian Forest reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2054-10 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Bavarian Forest
Bavarian Forest earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Bavarian Forest
At LRV 7, Bavarian Forest 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 teal 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 Bavarian Forest 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 Benjamin Moore 2054-10 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 | WesthavenSW 9675 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.4 | 5 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Midsummer Night8003-37G · Valspar | 1.6 | 5 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Shaded Aspen331-7DB · Dutch Boy | 4.9 | 4 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Bucolic GreenHGSW 2301 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 4.4 | 5 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Deep PineDEA180 · Dunn-Edwards | 1.8 | 5 | Color page → |
| Hirshfield's | Atlantic Waves0473 · Hirshfield's | 3.7 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Bavarian Forest within Benjamin Moore'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 #1D4543 in HSL space. Pair Bavarian Forest with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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