Forest Green
2047-10 · #174A43 · LRV 8 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Deep Space3
- 2Forest Green8
- 3Hidden Gem14
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Forest Green, Really?
Forest Green reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2047-10 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Forest Green
Forest Green 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 Forest Green
At LRV 8, Forest Green 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 Forest Green 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 2047-10 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 | Country SquireSW 6475 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.8 | 5 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Breathe DeeplyV064-6 · Valspar | 2.9 | 4.9 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Mountain Green329-6DB · Dutch Boy | 4.7 | 6 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Bucolic GreenHGSW 2301 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 0.8 | 5 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Deep PineDEA180 · Dunn-Edwards | 3.5 | 5 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Forest Green 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 #174A43 in HSL space. Pair Forest Green with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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