Dakota Shadow
Benjamin Moore Dakota Shadow (448) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its neutral temperature leaves room for surrounding materials and light to pull the color warmer or cooler. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#515D51LRV
11.60
Dakota Shadow in Rooms
Follow Dakota Shadow from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 13 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
4 House Photos
Against roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim, Dakota Shadow (448) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 11.6, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Horizontal siding in Dakota Shadow gives this house a sophisticated, grounded presence.
@peteybones1
The exterior trim and siding blend beautifully in Dakota Shadow's versatile hue.
@peteybones1
Wooden shingles and trim in Dakota Shadow define this home's timeless character.
@donnerdomehome
Stone and siding work together in Dakota Shadow across this elegant facade.
@donnerdomehome
2 Living Room Photos
2 living room images place Dakota Shadow (448) in a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight. With an LRV of 11.6, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Living room walls painted Dakota Shadow create a warm, intimate atmosphere.
@nicoleforinahome
Deep Dakota Shadow walls provide a cozy backdrop for this comfortable living space.
@nicoleforinahome
1 Bedroom Photo
Against bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures, Dakota Shadow (448) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 11.6, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
An accent wall in Dakota Shadow adds depth and drama to this bedroom.
@wynsumwoodworking
1 Dining Room Photo
1 dining room image trace Dakota Shadow (448) through the room’s change from everyday meals to evening occasions. Catalog words such as Grounding, Rich, Timeless offer another lens on its character.
Dining room walls in Dakota Shadow set a sophisticated tone for gatherings.
@westand39th
5 Misc Photos
In an assortment of spaces that reveals the color outside a single design formula, the most interesting quality of Dakota Shadow (448) may be the way it responds to a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes. Its green undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Shiplap paneling painted Dakota Shadow brings texture and warmth to this space.
@nicoleforinahome
Wall paneling finished in Dakota Shadow showcases depth and architectural interest.
@nicoleforinahome
A children's room painted Dakota Shadow feels both playful and restful.
@home_with_ry
Dakota Shadow paint creates a calming, versatile backdrop for any room.
@home_with_ry
Kids' room walls in Dakota Shadow provide a cozy, welcoming environment.
@home_with_ry
Coordinating Colors
White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 12), opening up a space where Dakota Shadow encloses it.
Camouflage reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 12), opening up a space where Dakota Shadow encloses it.
At LRV 62 vs 12, Temporal Spirit is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 12, Moonlight White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 12 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 12 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 34 vs 12, Iris Bliss is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 12 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 25 vs 12, Wild Orchid is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (12 vs 7) makes Dakota Shadow the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 27 vs 12, Carolina Plum is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 12 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (17 vs 12) makes Millstone Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 14 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
A blackened green that brings to mind the outline of trees in a forest at dusk.