Verdant Forest MQ6-5 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #256461, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Bay from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #256461 · MQ6-5
Verdant Forest
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Verdant Forest Technical Profile
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Verdant Forest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Verdant Forest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrVerdant Forest
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGreen Bay
Green Bay
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Timbered Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Northern Hemisphere
Valspar
Very similar
Joyful Tears
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pine Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Empress Teal
PPG
Very similar
Joyful Tears
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ocean Oasis
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Argyll
Kilz
Very similar
Opal Green
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Verdant Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Verdant Forest
#256461
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#446078
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Verdant Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Verdant 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 Verdant Forest.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Verdant Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Verdant Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Verdant Forest are Green Bay by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Timbered Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Northern Hemisphere by Valspar (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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.4, 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 Verdant Forest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.