Benjamin Moore Stokes Forest Green 2035-40
| Official page: | Stokes Forest Green 2035-40 |
| Code: | 2035-40 |
| Name: | Stokes Forest Green |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Stokes Forest Green?
Benjamin Moore's 2035-40 Stokes Forest Green is a rich and versatile hue that brings a sense of sophistication and depth to any space. This deep shade pairs beautifully with earthy tones such as sandy beiges and warm browns, creating a harmonious and grounding atmosphere. Complementing accents in creamy whites and soft greys can enhance the green's intensity while maintaining a balanced palette. Incorporating natural materials like wood and stone can further elevate the timeless elegance of Stokes Forest Green. Whether used as a statement wall color or throughout a room, this hue adds a touch of enchanting allure to any interior design scheme.
Stokes Forest Green for bedroom
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Stokes Forest Green for living room
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Benjamin Moore 2035-40 for bathroom
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Benjamin Moore 2035-40 on kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore Stokes Forest Green reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore Stokes Forest Green undertones?
The undertone of Stokes Forest Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#71AD87
RGB code:
113, 173, 135
Is Benjamin Moore Stokes Forest Green 2035-40 cool or warm?
With a hue of 142° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
2035-40 Stokes Forest Green HSL code: 142, 27%, 56%
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.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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 Stokes 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 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 Green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Stokes Forest Green:
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.
Darker shades
2035-40
Stokes Forest Green
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 Stokes Forest Green with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 322, such as Benjamin Moore Black Raspberry and Aplomb.
LRV of Stokes Forest Green
Stokes Forest Green has an LRV of 36.39% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
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 36.39%, 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 | #71AD87 | |
| RGB Decimal | 113, 173, 135 | |
| RGB Percent | 44.31%, 67.84%, 52.94% | |
| HSV | Hue: 142° Saturation: 34.68% Value: 67.84% | |
| HSL | hsl(142, 27, 56) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 34.68 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 21.97 Key: 32.16 | |
| YIQ | Y: 150.728 I: -23.543 Q: -24.518 | |
| XYZ | X: 26.125 Y: 35.146 Z: 28.322 | |
| CIE Lab | L:65.862 a:-27.76 b:13.472 | |
| CIE Luv | L:65.862 u:-29.213 v:23.318 | |
| Decimal | 7449991 | |
| Hunter Lab | 59.284, -25.086, 13.174 |
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