Ref. #E1E9D1 · LG220-01
Forest Light
79%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Forest Light Technical Profile
What color is Forest Light? It's a light cool green with the hex code #E1E9D1. Colors similar to Forest Light include Behr Turtle Dove, Dunn-Edwards Misty Hillside, Benjamin Moore Sleeping Angel. Forest Light has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Forest Light reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Forest Light
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Turtle Dove
Behr
Nearly identical
Misty Hillside
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sleeping Angel
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Frost White Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Nearly identical
Lime Meringue
PPG
Nearly identical
Maison Verte
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Green Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Maison Verte
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Forest Light
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Forest Light
#E1E9D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8BAF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Forest Light
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Forest Light 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 Forest Light.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Forest Light — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Forest Light have?
Forest Light by Kilz has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Forest Light from other brands?
The closest matches are Turtle Dove by Behr (#E4EBD5), Misty Hillside by Dunn-Edwards (#DCE5CC), Sleeping Angel by Benjamin Moore (#E2ECD6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Forest Light?
Forest Light has an LRV of 78.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Forest Light's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.