Calm Forest TB-76 is a neutral paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #9AAF89, LRV 39 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Venetian Glass from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9AAF89 · TB-76
Calm Forest
39%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Calm Forest Technical Profile
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Calm Forest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Calm Forest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzCalm Forest
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sVenetian Glass
Venetian Glass
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Venetian Glass
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cloistered Garden Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Potting Moss
Behr
Nearly identical
Cloistered Garden
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Haven
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Perrenial Garden
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sea Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cool Green
Valspar
Very similar
Breakfast Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pale Green
RAL
Visible difference
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Calm Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Calm Forest
#9AAF89
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD87
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Calm Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Calm 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Calm Forest.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Calm Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Calm Forest have?
Calm Forest by Kilz has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Calm Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Calm Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calm Forest are Venetian Glass by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Venetian Glass by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cloistered Garden Green by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Calm 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 Calm Forest?
Calm Forest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Calm Forest's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.