Birch Forest 1134-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #899A8B, LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bayfront Palm from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #899A8B · 1134-5
Birch Forest
30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Birch Forest Technical Profile
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Birch Forest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Birch Forest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBirch Forest
Nearly identical
KilzBayfront Palm
Bayfront Palm
Kilz
Nearly identical
Hillside View
Behr
Nearly identical
Mother Earth
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
High Park
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
River Rhythm
Vista Paint
Very similar
Field of Pines
Valspar
Very similar
Heavenly Garden
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Jade Dragon
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cypress Garden
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Card Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Traffic Grey A
RAL
Visible difference
Water .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Birch Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Birch Forest
#899A8B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD9E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Birch Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Birch 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Birch 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.
Birch Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Birch Forest have?
Birch Forest by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Birch Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Birch Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Birch Forest are Bayfront Palm by Kilz (a near-identical match), Hillside View by Behr (a near-identical match), Concrete Sidewalk by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Birch Forest's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Birch Forest?
Birch Forest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Birch Forest's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.