Backwoods
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Backwoods remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 12 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#586251
LRV
12.68
Backwoods in Real Rooms
Backwoods has a low LRV of 12.68 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, misc, kitchen and mudroom.
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The way Backwoods interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.
Minimal kitchen cabinetry in Backwoods complements clean, contemporary design.
@susanyeleyhomes
Green kitchen cabinets in Backwoods add understated elegance to the workspace.
@the.hydrangea.haus
8 Misc Photos
Note how Backwoods is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Storage pieces painted in Backwoods showcase this versatile, muted green.
@wescott_painting
1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Backwoods provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
The kitchen island in Backwoods anchors this cooking area with calm authority.
@thedecorden_
1 Mudroom Photo
Backwoods in the mudroom earns its keep. It's a color that can handle the traffic — grounding enough to hide the daily chaos, and intentional enough to make the transition from outside feel considered and high-end.
Mudroom cabinets in Backwoods keep laundry storage both functional and stylish.
@nansrenovations
