Ref. #3E5A2C · 420F-7
Forest Ridge
9%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Forest Ridge Technical Profile
What color is Forest Ridge? It's a dark cool green with the hex code #3E5A2C. Forest Ridge has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Forest Ridge creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Forest Ridge
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Veld Green Met.
MPC
Very similar
Leaf Green
RAL
Very similar
Arugula
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mountain Forest
PPG
Very similar
Jeremy's Journey
Valspar
Visible difference
Jungle Adventure
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Colonial Verdigris
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Jungle Adventure
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Forest Ridge
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Forest Ridge
#3E5A2C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#49704E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Forest Ridge
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Forest Ridge 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 Forest Ridge.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Forest Ridge — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Forest Ridge have?
Forest Ridge by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Forest Ridge from other brands?
The closest matches are Veld Green Met. by MPC (#3F5938), Leaf Green by RAL (#2D572C), Arugula by Sherwin-Williams (#42603C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Forest Ridge?
Forest Ridge has an LRV of 8.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Forest Ridge's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.