Hidden Forest DE6301 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #4F5A51, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sherwood Forest from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4F5A51 · DE6301
Hidden Forest
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hidden Forest Technical Profile
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Hidden Forest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hidden 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-EdwardsHidden Forest
Nearly identical
ValsparSherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest
Valspar
Nearly identical
Evergreen Boughs
PPG
Nearly identical
Conifer
Behr
Nearly identical
Calico Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pleasant Hill
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pleasant Hill
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rock Garden
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
American Pine
Kilz
Very similar
Basalt Grey
RAL
Very similar
Mertie Kay
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beverly
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hidden Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hidden Forest
#4F5A51
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#588476
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hidden Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hidden 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 Hidden 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.
Hidden Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hidden Forest have?
Hidden Forest by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Hidden Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hidden Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hidden Forest are Sherwood Forest by Valspar (a near-identical match), Evergreen Boughs by PPG (a near-identical match), Conifer by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hidden 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 Hidden Forest?
Hidden Forest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hidden Forest's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.