Emerald Forest 328-6DB is a green paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #2A4F43, estimated LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hunt Club from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #2A4F43 · 328-6DB
Emerald Forest
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Emerald Forest Technical Profile
HEX Code#2A4F43
RGB42, 79, 67
Estimated LRV6.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandDutch Boy
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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 →
Hunt Club
Sherwin-Williams
#2A4F43
Close digital match
Sycamore Tree
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#294D3C
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#1D4F43
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Colors That Work With Emerald Forest
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Emerald Forest
#2A4F43
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#456167
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Emerald Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Emerald 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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Emerald Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Emerald Forest have?
Emerald Forest by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the green 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 Emerald Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Emerald Forest are Hunt Club by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sycamore Tree by Behr (a very close match), Ocean Tropic by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Emerald 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 Emerald Forest?
Emerald Forest has a estimated lightness value of 6.5, 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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