Benjamin Moore Forest Green 2047-10

Official page:Forest Green 2047-10
Code:2047-10
Name:Forest Green
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Forest Green?

Step into a world of tranquility with Benjamin Moore Forest Green (2047-10). This rich and sophisticated hue brings a sense of the outdoors into any space, making it perfect for a cozy living room or a luxurious study. Whether used as an accent wall or for a full room makeover, Forest Green adds a touch of elegance and warmth. Imagine unwinding in a bedroom painted in this deep green shade, creating a soothing atmosphere for rest and relaxation. Embrace the beauty of nature within your home with Benjamin Moore 2047-10 Forest Green.

Forest Green for bedroom

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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Benjamin Moore Forest Green Bedroom Accent Wall
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Benjamin Moore Forest Green Bedroom Accent Wall
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Benjamin Moore Forest Green Bedroom Accent Wall
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Benjamin Moore 2047-10 for bathroom

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Dark real bathrooms.

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Benjamin Moore 2047-10 on kitchen cabinets

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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Forest Green for exterior

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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What are Benjamin Moore Forest Green undertones?

The undertones of Forest Green can be accurately described as a Green and Blue 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.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#174A43

RGB code:

23, 74, 67

Is Benjamin Moore Forest Green 2047-10 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
cool

With a hue of 172° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2047-10 Forest Green HSL code: 172, 53%, 19%

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 Forest Green

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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 Forest Green:

Monochromatic color scheme

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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Forest Green

Complementary color scheme

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 Forest Green with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 352, such as Benjamin Moore Aplomb and Dark Walnut.

LRV of Forest Green

Forest Green has an LRV of 7.58% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect lightWhy 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 7.58%, 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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HEX#174A43Copy color code
RGB Decimal23, 74, 67Copy color code
RGB Percent9.02%, 29.02%, 26.27%Copy color code
HSVHue: 172° Saturation: 68.92% Value: 29.02%Copy color code
HSLhsl(172, 53, 19)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 68.92 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 9.46 Key: 70.98Copy color code
YIQY: 57.953 I: -28.142 Q: -12.967Copy color code
XYZX: 3.815 Y: 5.485 Z: 6.166Copy color code
CIE LabL:28.073 a:-18.78 b:-0.816Copy color code
CIE LuvL:28.073 u:-18.954 v:1.332Copy color code
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Hunter Lab23.419, -11.908, 0.782Copy color code
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