Cedar Forest HDC-AC-22 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #79807A, LRV 21 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Monument Gray from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #79807A · HDC-AC-22
Cedar Forest
21%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cedar Forest Technical Profile
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Cedar Forest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cedar Forest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCedar Forest
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sMonument Gray
Monument Gray
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Monument Gray
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Taiga
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Enchanted Eve
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Coastal Dusk
Valspar
Nearly identical
Night Train
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Thunderbolt
PPG
Very similar
Dusty Grey
RAL
Very similar
Green Smoke
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Lincoln Green
Kilz
Very similar
In the Brush
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cedar Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cedar Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cedar Forest are Monument Gray by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Monument Gray by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Taiga by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cedar Forest's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cedar Forest?
Cedar Forest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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.