Black Forest Green HC-187 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #252F2D, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Suede from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #252F2D · HC-187
Black Forest Green
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Black Forest Green Technical Profile
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Black Forest Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Forest Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBlack Forest Green
Nearly identical
BehrBlack Suede
Black Suede
Behr
Nearly identical
Anthracite Grey
RAL
Very similar
Night Watch
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rugged Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Black Licorice
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Silent Sea
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Tomcat
Valspar
Visible difference
Mystic Black
Kilz
Visible difference
Deepest Woodland Green
PPG
Visible difference
Refined Green
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Forest Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Forest Green
#252F2D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#364951
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Forest Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Forest Green Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Black Forest Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Black Forest Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Forest Green have?
Black Forest Green by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Black Forest Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Forest Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Forest Green are Black Suede by Behr (a near-identical match), Beluga by Behr (a very close match), Anthracite Grey by RAL (a very close match) — the best options for getting Black Forest Green's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Black Forest Green?
Black Forest Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Black Forest Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.