New Forest QE-48 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #46514E, estimated 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.
Behr · #46514E · QE-48
New Forest
8%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
New Forest Technical Profile
HEX Code#46514E
RGB70, 81, 78
Estimated LRV7.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With New Forest
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match New Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Forest are Deepest River by Valspar (a close digital match), Deep Sea Shadow by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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