Forest Valley Green 634 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8BAC99, LRV 37 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Restful from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8BAC99 · 634
Forest Valley Green
37%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Forest Valley Green Technical Profile
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Forest Valley Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Forest Valley Green 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 Valley Green
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRestful
Restful
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Low Country
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Phoenix Tears
Valspar
Very similar
Longfellow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bristol Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Catnip
PPG
Very similar
Natures Gift
Behr
Very similar
Winchester Green
Kilz
Very similar
Morris Artichoke
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Forest Valley Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Forest Valley Green
#8BAC99
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Forest Valley Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Forest Valley Green 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 Valley Green.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Forest Valley Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Forest Valley Green have?
Forest Valley Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Forest Valley Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Forest Valley Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Forest Valley Green are Restful by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Low Country by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Phoenix Tears by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Forest Valley Green'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 Valley Green?
Forest Valley Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Forest Valley Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.