Stokes Forest Green vs Hardwick White

Stokes Forest Green (Benjamin Moore) and Hardwick White (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Stokes Forest Green reads as green, while Hardwick White reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 7-point LRV gap — 44 for Hardwick White vs 36 for Stokes Forest Green — means Hardwick White will open up a space more effectively. Where Stokes Forest Green leans green, Hardwick White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 28.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Stokes Forest Green
Benjamin Moore · 2035-40
Hex#71AD87
LRV36.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2035-40
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball · 5
Hex#b5afa0
LRV43.7
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number5
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Stokes Forest Green vs Hardwick White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stokes Forest Green on one side and Hardwick White on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 Stokes Forest Green comparisons

See how Stokes Forest Green stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Stokes Forest Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Stokes Forest Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Stokes Forest Green
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Stokes Forest Green is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Stokes Forest Green
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Stokes Forest Green
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Stokes Forest Green reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Stokes Forest Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Stokes Forest Green
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Stokes Forest Green
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Stokes Forest Green
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Stokes Forest Green reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Stokes Forest Green
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
Stokes Forest Green
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Stokes Forest Green is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Stokes Forest Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Stokes Forest Green
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Stokes Forest Green reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Stokes Forest Green
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Stokes Forest Green
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Stokes Forest Green reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Stokes Forest Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Stokes Forest Green
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Stokes Forest Green
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Stokes Forest Green
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Stokes Forest Green reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Stokes Forest Green
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Stokes Forest Green
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Stokes Forest Green
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Stokes Forest Green
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Stokes Forest Green reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Stokes Forest Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Stokes Forest Green reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Stokes Forest Green
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Stokes Forest Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Stokes Forest Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Stokes Forest Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Stokes Forest Green is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Stokes Forest Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Stokes Forest Green reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Stokes Forest Green
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Stokes Forest Green
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Stokes Forest Green vs Hardwick White Paint Color Comparison