River Forest MQ6-54 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #545C47, 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.
Ref. #545C47 · MQ6-54
River Forest
10%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
River Forest Technical Profile
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River Forest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to River Forest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRiver Forest
Nearly identical
PPGGrape Leaves
Grape Leaves
PPG
Nearly identical
Rookwood Dark Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Vegetarian
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Delicious
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Green Grey
RAL
Very similar
Boreal Forest
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Botanical Garden
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cropped
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beverly
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
American Pine
Kilz
Very similar
Boughs of Pine
Valspar
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With River Forest
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to River 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample River Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match River Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to River Forest are Grape Leaves by PPG (a near-identical match), Rookwood Dark Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Vegetarian by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 River Forest's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.