Black Forest Green
HC-187 by Benjamin Moore
Also sold as PM-12
Hex #242E2C · LRV 4.85 · neutral green
How popular is Black Forest Green?
Searches per month · USAbout 3,640 searches a month in the USUp 17% on the previous 12 months.
- #131 most-searched paint color in the US
- #41 most-searched Benjamin Moore color
- #10 most-searched green in the US
Google search volume for “Benjamin Moore Black Forest Green” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Black Forest Green
Black Forest Green is a refreshing, dark green with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 4.85 and absorbs nearly all light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.
Benjamin Moore also lists this same color under code PM-12.
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Color Specifications
- Name
- Black Forest Green
- Brand
- Benjamin Moore
- Code
- HC-187
- Hex
- #242E2C
- RGB
- 36, 46, 44
- HSL
- 168, 12%, 16%
- CMYK
- 22, 0, 4, 82Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 18.0, -4.8, -0.1
- CSS
- --benjamin-moore-black-forest-green
- LRV
- 4.85 (Very Dark)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- green
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeggshellsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.