Dakota Shadow 448 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #525E52, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sherwood Forest from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #525E52 · 448
Dakota Shadow
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dakota Shadow Technical Profile
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Dakota Shadow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dakota Shadow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreDakota Shadow
Nearly identical
ValsparSherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest
Valspar
Nearly identical
Northern Glen
Behr
Nearly identical
Pleasant Hill
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hidden Forest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pleasant Hill
Vista Paint
Very similar
Evergreen Boughs
PPG
Very similar
American Pine
Kilz
Very similar
Beverly
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Rookwood Dark Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Green Grey
RAL
Very similar
Preserved Moss
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dakota Shadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dakota Shadow
#525E52
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B8872
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dakota Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dakota Shadow 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 Dakota Shadow.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dakota Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dakota Shadow have?
Dakota Shadow by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Dakota Shadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dakota Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dakota Shadow are Sherwood Forest by Valspar (a near-identical match), Northern Glen by Behr (a near-identical match), Treeline by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dakota Shadow'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 Dakota Shadow?
Dakota Shadow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.4, 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 Dakota Shadow's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.