Black Forest DEA175 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5E6354, LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flora from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5E6354 · DEA175
Black Forest
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Black Forest Technical Profile
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Black Forest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Forest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBlack Forest
Nearly identical
ValsparFlora
Flora
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pine Cone Pass
Behr
Nearly identical
Newbury Moss
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dark Olive
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Winning Ticket
PPG
Very similar
Rosemary
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Antiquated Olive
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Newbury Moss
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Concrete Grey
RAL
Very similar
Yew Hedge
Kilz
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Forest
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Black 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Black Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Forest are Flora by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pine Cone Pass by Behr (a near-identical match), Patio Stone by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Black Forest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.