Shaded Forest 427-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #414E4E, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Total Eclipse from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #414E4E · 427-7DB
Shaded Forest
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shaded Forest Technical Profile
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Shaded Forest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shaded 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 BoyShaded Forest
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsTotal Eclipse
Total Eclipse
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Deep River Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Deep Space
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Black Space
Behr
Very similar
Deep Space
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Narragansett Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Night Watch
PPG
Very similar
Iron Grey
RAL
Very similar
Big Dipper
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oceans Deep
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shaded Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shaded Forest
#414E4E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4E6174
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shaded Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shaded 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 Shaded 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.
Shaded Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shaded Forest have?
Shaded Forest by Dutch Boy 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 Shaded Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shaded Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shaded Forest are Total Eclipse by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Deep River Green by Valspar (a near-identical match), Lunar Eclipse by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shaded 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 Shaded Forest?
Shaded Forest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.1, 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 Shaded Forest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.