Ref. #79807A · HDC-AC-22
Cedar Forest
21%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cedar Forest Technical Profile
What color is Cedar Forest? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #79807A. Colors similar to Cedar Forest include Hirshfield's Monument Gray, Sherwin-Williams Taiga, Dunn-Edwards Enchanted Eve. Cedar Forest has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Cedar Forest creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Cedar Forest pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Cedar Forest
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cedar Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cedar Forest
#79807A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#81AB9C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cedar Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cedar Forest Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cedar Forest.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cedar Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cedar Forest have?
Cedar Forest by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Cedar Forest from other brands?
The closest matches are Monument Gray by Hirshfield's (#7A807A), Taiga by Sherwin-Williams (#768078), Enchanted Eve by Dunn-Edwards (#79837F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cedar Forest?
Cedar Forest has an LRV of 20.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cedar Forest's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.