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Forest Path

34%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Forest Path N400-4 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8AB68F, LRV 34 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Bonnet from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Forest Path Technical Profile

HEX Code#8AB68F
RGB138, 182, 143
LRV34.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandBehr

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Forest Path in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Forest Path in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrForest Path
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGreen Bonnet

Green Bonnet

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Green Bonnet

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Gumdrop

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Forest Frolic

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Green-Eyed Lady

Valspar

Nearly identical

Wheatgrass

Kilz

Nearly identical

Chatty Cricket

PPG

Very similar

Thrive .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Crisped Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Vegan

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Arsenic

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Pale Green

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Forest Path

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Forest Path

#8AB68F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85AD9E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Forest Path

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Forest Path

Complement

Heather Glen

Forest Path Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Farm Fresh

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Iced Slate

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Rosily

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Ballerina Tutu

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Forest Path.

Bitter Sage

Behr · N390-4

#8EB48A

Flora Green

Behr · MQ6-46

#8DAB89

False Cypress

Behr · 430F-4

#89AB83

Natures Gift

Behr · N410-4

#92B59E

Pinedale Shores

Behr · 700F-4

#92B59E

Potting Moss

Behr · BXC-82

#98B086

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Willow White

PPG · 10GY 83/125

#E9EED7

Dream Grass

Valspar · 8003-27A

#E4E0CB

Emerald Lights

Vista Paint · AC155

#386D50

Green Galore

Valspar · 6004-10B

#67B771

Mint Grasshopper

Vista Paint · 0719

#E1F0DE

Organic Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6732

#7FAC6E

Forest Path — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Forest Path have?
Forest Path by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Forest Path in your own space before committing.
What colors match Forest Path from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Forest Path are Green Bonnet by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Green Bonnet by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Gumdrop by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Forest Path'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 Forest Path?
Forest Path has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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