Forest Floor 1498 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #636552, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winning Ticket from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #636552 · 1498
Forest Floor
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Forest Floor in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Forest Floor in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreForest Floor
Nearly identical
PPGWinning Ticket
Winning Ticket
PPG
Nearly identical
Newbury Moss
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Newbury Moss
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Green Gate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mountain Olive
Behr
Nearly identical
Yew Hedge
Kilz
Very similar
Tuscan Olive
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rosemary
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Herb Garland
Valspar
Very similar
Concrete Grey
RAL
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Forest Floor
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Forest Floor
#636552
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#708C5E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Forest Floor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Forest Floor 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Forest Floor.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Forest Floor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Forest Floor have?
Forest Floor by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Forest Floor in your own space before committing.
What colors match Forest Floor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Forest Floor are Winning Ticket by PPG (a near-identical match), Newbury Moss by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Newbury Moss by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Forest Floor'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 Forest Floor?
Forest Floor has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Forest Floor's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.