Verdant Forest MQ6-05 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #28615D, estimated LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pine Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #28615D · MQ6-05
Verdant Forest
10%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Verdant Forest Technical Profile
HEX Code#28615D
RGB40, 97, 93
Estimated LRV9.8
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Verdant Forest
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Verdant Forest
#28615D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#476175
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Verdant Forest
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Verdant Forest Room Palettes
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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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Verdant Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Verdant Forest have?
Verdant Forest by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue 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 Verdant Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Verdant Forest are Pine Green by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Green Bay by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Timbered Green by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Verdant 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 Verdant Forest?
Verdant Forest has a estimated lightness value of 9.8, 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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