Benjamin Moore
Black Forest Green
HC-187 / PM-12
White Dove and Swiss Coffee provide light contrast, while Dark Olive and Soft Fern reinforce the green family. Kendall Charcoal can deepen adjacent surfaces.
Brand
Benjamin Moore
Code
HC-187 / PM-12
Collection
Historical Colors
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Technical Specifications
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Type
Cyan/Teal
Strength
Low
Temperature
cool
Hue Angle
168°Cyan Family
Lightness
16%Dark
Saturation
12%Very Muted
LRV
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