Ref. #4F5A4F · MP11372
Urban Forest
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Urban Forest Technical Profile
What color is Urban Forest? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #4F5A4F. Colors similar to Urban Forest include Valspar Sherwood Forest, Dunn-Edwards Hidden Forest, PPG Evergreen Boughs. Urban Forest has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Urban 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, Urban 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 Urban Forest
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Sherwood Forest
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hidden Forest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Evergreen Boughs
PPG
Nearly identical
Dakota Shadow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pleasant Hill
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pleasant Hill
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
American Pine
Kilz
Very similar
Rock Garden
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Urban Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Urban Forest
#4F5A4F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#58846E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Urban Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Urban 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 Urban 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.
Urban Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Urban Forest have?
Urban Forest by MPC has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Urban Forest from other brands?
The closest matches are Sherwood Forest by Valspar (#4F5B51), Hidden Forest by Dunn-Edwards (#4F5A51), Evergreen Boughs by PPG (#50594F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Urban Forest?
Urban Forest has an LRV of 9.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Urban Forest's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.