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Ref. #46514E · QE-48

New Forest

8%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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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.

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New Forest Technical Profile

HEX Code#46514E
RGB70, 81, 78
LRV7.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Evergreen Field

Complement

Harvest Oak

New Forest 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

Agave Plant

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Red Gerbera

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Rose Wine

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to New Forest.

Deep Evergreen

Behr · PMD-66

#4C574B

Seared Gray

Behr · T15-2

#495157

Cracked Pepper

Behr · PPU18-1

#4F5152

Evening Storm

Behr · PPF-48

#465058

Black Boudoir

Behr · PPU26-23

#454749

Stiletto

Behr · T11-2

#424752

More gray colors from other brands

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

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6177

#BBBCA7

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Shade‐Grown

Sherwin-Williams · 6188

#4E5147

Mohawk Valley

Vista Paint · 8750

#705F57

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

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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