Pine Forest 451 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AFC2AE, estimated LRV 51 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frond Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #AFC2AE · 451
Pine Forest
51%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pine Forest Technical Profile
HEX Code#AFC2AE
RGB175, 194, 174
Estimated LRV50.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Pine Forest
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pine Forest
#AFC2AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD97
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pine Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pine 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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Pine Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pine Forest have?
Pine Forest by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Pine Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pine Forest are Frond Green by PPG (a close digital match), Country Faire by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Pale Jade by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pine 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 Pine Forest?
Pine Forest has a estimated lightness value of 50.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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