Sherwood Forest
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Sherwood Forest 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 4 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#004E4A
LRV
7.41
Sherwood Forest in Real Rooms
Sherwood Forest has a low LRV of 7.41 — 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 bathroom and misc.
1 Bathroom Photo
In a powder room, Sherwood Forest can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Bathroom vanity in Sherwood Forest creates bold, moody elegance.
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3 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Sherwood Forest on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Sherwood Forest-painted cabinets bring rich, forest-inspired depth and drama.
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Kitchen cabinets in Sherwood Forest offer sophisticated, jewel-toned richness.
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Furniture painted Sherwood Forest delivers moody, elegant dark green character.
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