River Forest MQ6-54 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #545C47, estimated LRV 10 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grape Leaves from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #545C47 · MQ6-54
River Forest
10%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
River Forest Technical Profile
HEX Code#545C47
RGB84, 92, 71
Estimated LRV10.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Grape Leaves
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#576049
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#565C4A
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Vegetarian
Vista Paint
#575C45
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Delicious
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#585E46
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Colors That Work With River Forest
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
River Forest
#545C47
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B8056
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for River Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
River 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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River Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does River Forest have?
River 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 River Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to River Forest are Grape Leaves by PPG (a close digital match), Rookwood Dark Green by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Vegetarian by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting River 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 River Forest?
River Forest has a estimated lightness value of 10.0, 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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