Benjamin Moore

Sterling Forest

518

Sterling Forest is an extra-dark moss green with gray undertones and an LRV of 14.16, confirming it reflects very little light and will read substantially darker in enclosed spaces. The hex value 6D684E reveals a strong yellow-brown lean in its green base, placing it closer to olive territory than to a true botanical green. It shifts noticeably toward brown under warm incandescent bulbs.

Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist and Classic Gray offer lighter neutral pairings that prevent the scheme from becoming too heavy. Woodland Hills Green sits nearby in hue, while Onyx and New London Burgundy deepen the palette.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

518

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Sterling Forest in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Sterling Forest under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Sterling Forest under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

50°

Orange Family

Lightness

37%

Dark

Saturation

17%

Muted

LRV

14.2
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#6D684E
RGB Decimal
109, 104, 78
RGB Percent
42.7%, 40.8%, 30.6%
HSL
50.3, 16.6%, 36.7%
HSV
50.3, 28.4%, 42.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 4.6%, 28.4%, 57.3%
YIQ
102.5, 11.4, -7.1
XYZ
12.63, 13.70, 9.19
CIE Lab
43.80, -2.61, 15.39
CIE Luv
43.80, 4.44, 19.09
Hunter Lab
37.02, -1.95, 9.96
Decimal
7170126

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