Ref. #46514E · QE-48
New Forest
8%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
New Forest Technical Profile
What color is New Forest? It's a dark cool gray with the hex code #46514E. Colors similar to New Forest include MPC IBM Dark Green, MPC Tartan Green, Valspar Deepest River. New Forest has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, New Forest creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, New Forest pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to New Forest
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match New Forest from other brands?
The closest matches are IBM Dark Green by MPC (#46504F), Tartan Green by MPC (#424E4D), Deepest River by Valspar (#4B5653). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of New Forest?
New Forest has an LRV of 7.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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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.