Rainforest Foliage
2040-10 · #105A3C · LRV 9 — cool green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Rookwood Shutter Green4
- 2Rainforest Foliage9
- 3Sage Green22
- 4Evergreen Fog30
What Color Is Rainforest Foliage, Really?
Rainforest Foliage reads as a cool green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2040-10 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Rainforest Foliage
Rainforest Foliage 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 Rainforest Foliage
At LRV 9, Rainforest Foliage 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 Rainforest Foliage 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 2040-10 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 | DerbyshireSW 6741 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.0 | 9 | Color page → |
| Behr | Jolly GreenBXC-33 · Behr | 4.3 | 8 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Rainforest RetreatP026 · Valspar | 1.7 | 7.9 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Potter's ShedHGSW 1281 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 4.0 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Billiard TableDEA178 · Dunn-Edwards | 3.2 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Rainforest Foliage 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 #105A3C in HSL space. Pair Rainforest Foliage with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Have you painted with Rainforest Foliage?
Rate it — one tap helps the next reader decide.
Ask a Question