Deep Forest Brown
SW 9175 · #393437 · LRV 4 — neutral with no strong undertone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
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What Color Is Deep Forest Brown, Really?
Deep Forest Brown reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Sherwin-Williams SW 9175 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Deep Forest Brown
Deep Forest Brown earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Near-blacks like this are best as contrast — doors, trim, cabinets, window frames.
How Lighting Changes Deep Forest Brown
At LRV 4, Deep Forest Brown 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. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Deep Forest Brown 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 9175 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Bitter Chocolate790B-7 · Behr | 3.3 | 4 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Carbon Copy2117-10 · Benjamin Moore | 1.5 | 5 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Nevermore8004-48G · Valspar | 2.0 | 3 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Onyx Black00NN 05/000 · Glidden | 3.6 | 5 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Deep Cosmos444-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.8 | 4 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Bohemian BlackHGSW 6988 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 1.6 | 4 | Color page → |
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
The nearest shades to Deep Forest Brown within Sherwin-Williams'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 #393437 in HSL space. Pair Deep Forest Brown with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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