What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Backwoods?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Backwoods undertone is #586251 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Backwoods?

RGB code is 88, 98, 81 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

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Q: Is Benjamin Moore Backwoods 469 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 469 Backwoods is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Backwoods undertones?

Green is Benjamin Moore Backwoods undertone color.

Official page:	Backwoods 469
Code:	469
Name:	Backwoods
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Backwoods?

Also known as Benjamin Moore CC-630 A blackened shade of forest green that bares a hint of welcoming warmth. While Backwoods is still a dark green paint color, it has a fresher appearance to it. It works well alongside Benjamin Moore White Dove to create a wall board and batten wall treatment, but would also be beautiful as a cabinet color or on a full wall. Backwoods can bring depth and unique charm to a wide variety of interior spaces and exterior facades, as well as doors and other spaces in your home and around it.

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What are Benjamin Moore Backwoods undertones?

The undertone of Backwoods can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#586251

RGB code:

88, 98, 81

Is Benjamin Moore Backwoods 469 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 95° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

469 Backwoods HSL code: 95, 9%, 35%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Backwoods

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Backwoods:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

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Darker shades

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Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Backwoods with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 275, such as Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss and Grappa.

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LRV of Backwoods

Backwoods has an LRV of 12.68% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 12.68%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#586251
RGB Decimal	88, 98, 81
RGB Percent	34.51%, 38.43%, 31.76%
HSV	Hue: 95° Saturation: 17.35% Value: 38.43%
HSL	hsl(95, 9, 35)
CMYK	Cyan: 10.2 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 17.35 Key: 61.57
YIQ	Y: 93.072 I: -0.496 Q: -7.406
XYZ	X: 9.877 Y: 11.404 Z: 9.463
CIE Lab	L:40.253 a:-7.398 b:8.397
CIE Luv	L:40.253 u:-4.763 v:11.502
Decimal	5792337
Hunter Lab	33.77, -6.89, 7.024