Deep Forest Brown vs Domino paint color comparison

Deep Forest Brown vs Domino

Deep Forest Brown and Domino come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 4 vs 3 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 1.7 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Deep Forest Brown vs Domino in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Deep Forest Brown and Domino 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.

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.

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Color Details

Deep Forest Brown
Sherwin-Williams · 9175
LRV3.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9175
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Domino
Sherwin-Williams · 6989
LRV3.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6989
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Deep Forest Brown vs Domino Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Deep Forest Brown on one side and Domino 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.