Ref. #455F50 · MP14301
Cloud Forest
10%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cloud Forest Technical Profile
What color is Cloud Forest? It's a dark warm neutral with the hex code #455F50. Colors similar to Cloud Forest include Valspar Wilderness, Vista Paint Amish Green, Benjamin Moore Lafayette Green. Cloud Forest has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Cloud Forest creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Cloud Forest pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Cloud Forest
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cloud Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cloud Forest
#455F50
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#56817E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cloud Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cloud 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Cloud 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.
Cloud Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cloud Forest have?
Cloud Forest by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Cloud Forest from other brands?
The closest matches are Wilderness by Valspar (#476151), Amish Green by Vista Paint (#405E50), Lafayette Green by Benjamin Moore (#496156). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cloud Forest?
Cloud Forest has an LRV of 10.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cloud Forest's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.