Ref. #4B5B52 · MP14963
Ural Forest
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ural Forest Technical Profile
What color is Ural Forest? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #4B5B52. Colors similar to Ural Forest include Benjamin Moore Calico Blue, PPG Dark Green Velvet, Valspar Jade Sea. Ural Forest has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Ural 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, Ural 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 Ural Forest
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ural Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ural Forest
#4B5B52
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#57827F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ural Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ural 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 Ural 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.
Ural Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ural Forest have?
Ural Forest by MPC has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Ural Forest from other brands?
The closest matches are Calico Blue by Benjamin Moore (#4B5A51), Dark Green Velvet by PPG (#4A5B51), Jade Sea by Valspar (#485A50). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ural Forest?
Ural Forest has an LRV of 9.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ural Forest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.