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Pine Forest
51%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pine Forest Technical Profile
What color is Pine Forest? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #AFC2AE. Colors similar to Pine Forest include Dunn-Edwards Fresh Thyme, Valspar Salon Green, Behr Composed. Pine Forest has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Pine Forest sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Pine Forest pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Pine Forest
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pine Forest
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
Pure 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
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 Pine Forest.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pine Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pine Forest have?
Pine Forest by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Pine Forest from other brands?
The closest matches are Fresh Thyme by Dunn-Edwards (#AEBDA8), Salon Green by Valspar (#A7BCA6), Composed by Behr (#B8C6B1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pine Forest?
Pine Forest has an LRV of 50.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pine Forest's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.