Pine Forest 451 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AFC2AE, 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.
Ref. #AFC2AE · 451
Pine Forest
51%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pine Forest Technical Profile
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Pine Forest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pine Forest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePine Forest
Nearly identical
PPGFrond Green
Frond Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Country Faire
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fresh Thyme
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Salon Green
Valspar
Very similar
Composed
Behr
Very similar
Easy Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Eucalyptus Leaf
Vista Paint
Very similar
Whirlybird
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Belladonna's Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Statue Green
Kilz
Very similar
Water .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pine Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pine Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pine Forest are Frond Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Country Faire by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pale Jade by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.