New Forest QE-48 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #46514E, LRV 8 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deepest River from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #46514E · QE-48
New Forest
8%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
New Forest Technical Profile
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New Forest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to New Forest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNew Forest
Nearly identical
ValsparDeepest River
Deepest River
Valspar
Nearly identical
Deep Sea Shadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Total Eclipse
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Shaded Forest
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Basalt Grey
RAL
Very similar
Deep Sea Shadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dark Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Olympic Range
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Night Watch
PPG
Very similar
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oceans Deep
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Forest
#46514E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#517079
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New 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 New 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.
New Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Forest have?
New 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 New Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match New Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Forest are Deepest River by Valspar (a near-identical match), Deep Sea Shadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Total Eclipse by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting New 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 New Forest?
New Forest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.7, 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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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 New Forest's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.