Deep Forest Brown
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Deep Forest Brown (9175) is a standout Neutral in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 3 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#393437
LRV
3.57
Deep Forest Brown's Color Strip
Deep Forest Brown is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Raisin and Domino. The strip spans from Rockweed at the lightest end to Black Swan at the deepest. As part of strip 252, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Deep Forest Brown in Real Rooms
Deep Forest Brown has a low LRV of 3.57 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a house.
3 House Photos
In suburban environments, Deep Forest Brown provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
House exterior in Deep Forest Brown blends seamlessly with surrounding landscape.
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Siding painted Deep Forest Brown creates timeless curb appeal.
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Home facade in Deep Forest Brown exudes quiet sophistication.
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Coordinating Colors
Creamy reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 4), opening up a space where Deep Forest Brown encloses it.
At LRV 28 vs 4, Cocoa Whip is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 66 vs 4, Natural Linen is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Creamy reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 4), opening up a space where Deep Forest Brown encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 4 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 4 vs 3), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 4 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 4 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 4 vs 3), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 5 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 5 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 4 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 4 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Window Pane reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 4), opening up a space where Deep Forest Brown encloses it.
At LRV 60 vs 4, Piedmont is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Billiard Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 4), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 5 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Calico reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 4), opening up a space where Deep Forest Brown encloses it.
Glimmer reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 4), opening up a space where Deep Forest Brown encloses it.
Lighter Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (12 vs 4) makes Stunning Shade the marginally brighter of the two.
Expressive Plum reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 4), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.