Emerald Forest
328-6DB · #2A4F43 · LRV 6 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Black Emerald1
- 2Emerald Forest6
- 3Sage Green22
- 4Evergreen Fog30
What Color Is Emerald Forest, Really?
Emerald Forest reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Dutch Boy 328-6DB behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Emerald Forest
Emerald 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. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
How Lighting Changes Emerald Forest
At LRV 6, Emerald 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 Emerald 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 Dutch Boy 328-6DB 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 | Hunt ClubSW 6468 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.0 | 6 | Color page → |
| Behr | Sycamore Tree480F-7 · Behr | 2.3 | 6 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Ocean Tropic2052-10 · Benjamin Moore | 2.5 | 6 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Peacock House5010-4 · Valspar | 3.8 | 5.5 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Dark Hunter Green30GG 06/113 · Glidden | 5.0 | 6 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Green TartanHGSW 2291 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 0.0 | 6 | Color page → |
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
The nearest shades to Emerald Forest within Dutch Boy'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 #2A4F43 in HSL space. Pair Emerald Forest with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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