Ref. #3F6448 · 460F-6
Medieval Forest
11%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Medieval Forest Technical Profile
What color is Medieval Forest? It's a dark cool green with the hex code #3F6448. Colors similar to Medieval Forest include MPC Motorcycle Green, Hirshfield's Jungle Adventure, Vista Paint Shamrock Charm. Medieval Forest has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Medieval Forest 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 Medieval Forest
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Medieval Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Medieval Forest
#3F6448
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#568075
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Medieval Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Medieval 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 Medieval Forest.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Medieval Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Medieval Forest have?
Medieval Forest by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Medieval Forest from other brands?
The closest matches are Motorcycle Green by MPC (#386249), Jungle Adventure by Hirshfield's (#486649), Shamrock Charm by Vista Paint (#476849). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Medieval Forest?
Medieval Forest has an LRV of 10.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Medieval Forest's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.