Emerald Forest 328-6DB is a green paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #2A4F43, 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.
Ref. #2A4F43 · 328-6DB
Emerald Forest
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Emerald Forest Technical Profile
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Emerald Forest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Emerald Forest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyEmerald Forest
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHunt Club
Hunt Club
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sycamore Tree
Behr
Very similar
Ocean Tropic
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pine Green
RAL
Very similar
Cute Pixie
Vista Paint
Very similar
Black Spruce
PPG
Very similar
Deep Spruce
Kilz
Very similar
Cute Pixie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ivy League
Valspar
Very similar
Deep Pine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Emerald Forest
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Emerald Forest.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Emerald Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Emerald Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Emerald Forest are Hunt Club by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Emerald Forest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.