Black Forest DEA175 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5E6354, estimated LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flora from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #5E6354 · DEA175
Black Forest
12%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Black Forest Technical Profile
HEX Code#5E6354
RGB94, 99, 84
Estimated LRV11.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Flora
Valspar
#5E6357
Close digital match
Pine Cone Pass
Behr
#5C6456
Close digital match
Newbury Moss
Vista Paint
#606552
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Dark Olive
Benjamin Moore
#626354
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Winning Ticket
PPG
#636653
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Rosemary
Sherwin-Williams
#64695C
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Dutch Boy
#64695C
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Hirshfield's
#616550
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RAL
#686C5E
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#656952
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Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
#5C594B
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Colors That Work With Black Forest
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Forest
#5E6354
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#658C5E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black 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
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Black Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Forest have?
Black Forest by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Black Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Forest are Flora by Valspar (a close digital match), Pine Cone Pass by Behr (a close digital match), Patio Stone by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Black 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 Black Forest?
Black Forest has a estimated lightness value of 11.9, 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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