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Benjamin Moore Sherwood Forest 2048-10

Sherwood Forest

Benjamin Moore

2048-10

About Sherwood Forest by Benjamin Moore

Sherwood Forest 2048-10 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 6% and hue near 177° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 5.9%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #004e4a

RGB: 0, 78, 74

Hue177°

Saturation100%

Lightness15%

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These are close matches to Sherwood Forest from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Sherwood Forest looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Sherwood Forest 2048-10 a warm or cool color?
Sherwood Forest by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Sherwood Forest?
Sherwood Forest sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 177°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sherwood Forest?
Brightness is about 6%. Saturation is around 100%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 15%. Hue is close to 177°. The hex value is #004e4a. The RGB value is 0, 78, 74.
Is Sherwood Forest better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sherwood Forest has brightness around 6%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Sherwood Forest?
You can match Sherwood Forest with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Sherwood Forest work best in a home?
Sherwood Forest works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Sherwood Forest compare to a pure white paint?
Sherwood Forest is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Sherwood Forest in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Sherwood Forest in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Sherwood Forest. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Sherwood Forest. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.