Ref. #42721A · 410D-7
Mountain Forest
13%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mountain Forest Technical Profile
What color is Mountain Forest? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #42721A. Mountain Forest has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Mountain 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 Mountain Forest
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Grass Green
RAL
Visible difference
Shepherd's Green
Valspar
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Tingle
Vista Paint
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Tingle
Hirshfield's
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Houseplant
Sherwin-Williams
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Clover Green
Benjamin Moore
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Federal Green
MPC
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Pickle Juice
Kilz
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mountain Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mountain Forest
#42721A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3B843F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mountain Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mountain 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 Mountain 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.
Mountain Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mountain Forest have?
Mountain Forest by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Mountain Forest from other brands?
The closest matches are Grass Green by RAL (#35682D), Shepherd's Green by Valspar (#567C3E), Tingle by Vista Paint (#2C7C33). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mountain Forest?
Mountain Forest has an LRV of 13.3, 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 Mountain Forest's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.