# Benjamin Moore Dakota Shadow

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dakota-shadow-448](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dakota-shadow-448)

Benjamin Moore Dakota Shadow 448 is a muted, medium-depth green with a noticeable gray cast that keeps it grounded rather than leafy or bright. Its low saturation gives walls a weathered, natural look, while the #515D51 value suggests a cool-leaning character with soft olive undertones. In bright daylight, Dakota Shadow can read as a reserved gray-green; under warmer lamps, the green becomes more apparent without turning yellow. It suits studies, mudrooms, dining rooms, and built-in cabinetry where a darker neutral can add definition. Pair it with warm white trim, aged brass, light oak, stone, or charcoal accents for a material-driven palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Dakota Shadow
- **Color code:** 448
- **HEX:** #515D51
- **RGB:** 81, 93, 81
- **LRV:** 11.60%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Green
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** green

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 120° Saturation: 12.9% Value: 36.47%
- **HSL:** hsl(120, 7, 34)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 12.9 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 12.9 Key: 63.53
- **YIQ:** Y: 88.044 I: -3.295 Q: -6.273
- **XYZ:** X: 8.792 Y: 10.172 Z: 9.283
- **CIE Lab:** L:38.149 a:-7.271 b:5.338
- **CIE Luv:** L:38.149 u:-5.937 v:7.678
- **Decimal:** 5332305
- **Hunter Lab:** 31.894, -6.605, 5.069

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Northern Glen](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-northern-glen)
- [Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-boreal-forest-af-480)
- [Benjamin Moore Vintage Vogue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-vintage-vogue-462)
- [Benjamin Moore Calico Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-calico-blue-707)
- [Behr Alpine Trail](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-alpine-trail)
- [Benjamin Moore Backwoods](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-backwoods)
- [Behr Congo](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-congo)
- [Behr Secluded Woods](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-secluded-woods)
- [Behr Pastoral](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pastoral)
- [Behr Vine Leaf](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-vine-leaf-n400-7)
- [Sherwin Williams Vogue Green](https://plan-home.com/color/vogue-green-sw-0065)
- [Sherwin Williams Rock Garden](https://plan-home.com/color/rock-garden-sw-6195)
- [Sherwin Williams Billiard Green](https://plan-home.com/color/billiard-green-sw-0016)
- [Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Green](https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-dark-green-sw-2816)
- [Behr North Woods](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-north-woods)
- [Behr Lakeside Pine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lakeside-pine)
- [Sherwin Williams Forestwood](https://plan-home.com/color/forestwood-sw-7730)
- [Behr Pine Mountain](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pine-mountain)
- [Benjamin Moore Crisp Romaine](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-crisp-romaine-686)
- [Benjamin Moore Lafayette Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lafayette-green-hc-135)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Millstone Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-millstone-gray-1581)
- [Benjamin Moore Holiday Wreath](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-holiday-wreath-447)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iris-bliss-1383)
- [Benjamin Moore Grappa](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-grappa-1393)
- [Benjamin Moore Wild Orchid](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wild-orchid-2072-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Black Raspberry](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-raspberry-2072-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Cupid's Dart](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cupids-dart-1385)
- [Benjamin Moore Carolina Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-carolina-plum-1384)
- [Benjamin Moore Purple Lotus](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-purple-lotus-2072-30)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/448

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.