Forest Grove 230-7DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #01584C, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Opal Green from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #01584C · 230-7DB
Forest Grove
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Forest Grove Technical Profile
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Forest Grove in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Forest Grove in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyForest Grove
Nearly identical
RALOpal Green
Opal Green
RAL
Nearly identical
Green Bay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cute Pixie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cape Verde
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cute Pixie
Vista Paint
Very similar
Deep Veridian
PPG
Very similar
Billiard Table
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Realm
Behr
Very similar
Ivy League
Valspar
Very similar
Serrano Pepper
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Forest Grove
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Forest Grove
#01584C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#1D516F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Forest Grove
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Forest Grove — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Forest Grove have?
Forest Grove by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Forest Grove in your own space before committing.
What colors match Forest Grove from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Forest Grove are Opal Green by RAL (a near-identical match), Green Bay by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Marine Aqua by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Forest Grove'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 Forest Grove?
Forest Grove has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.5, 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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Why Forest Grove's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.