Ref. #00866E · MP429
Sumatra Forest
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sumatra Forest Technical Profile
What color is Sumatra Forest? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #00866E. Colors similar to Sumatra Forest include Valspar Emerald Enchantment, PPG Carolina Green, Behr Caribbean Current. Sumatra Forest has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Sumatra Forest creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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 Sumatra Forest
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sumatra Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sumatra Forest
#00866E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#257094
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sumatra Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sumatra 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 Sumatra Forest.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sumatra Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sumatra Forest have?
Sumatra Forest by MPC has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Sumatra Forest from other brands?
The closest matches are Emerald Enchantment by Valspar (#01866E), Carolina Green by PPG (#008B6D), Caribbean Current by Behr (#178065). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sumatra Forest?
Sumatra Forest has an LRV of 18.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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