Dakota Shadow vs Billiard Green
Where Dakota Shadow belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Billiard Green is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. Dakota Shadow (LRV 12) reflects noticeably more light than Billiard Green (LRV 9), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dakota Shadow runs green while Billiard Green is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dakota Shadow vs Billiard Green in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Dakota Shadow and Billiard Green are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The temperature contrast between Billiard Green and Dakota Shadow is what sets these apart most in this context.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Billiard Green brings more warmth to the space, while Dakota Shadow keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Dakota Shadow vs Billiard Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dakota Shadow on one side and Billiard Green on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
More Dakota Shadow comparisons
See how Dakota Shadow stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
