Forum Green 70GY 42/219 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #91B897, estimated LRV 43 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Bonnet from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #91B897 · 70GY 42/219
Forum Green
43%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Forum Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#91B897
RGB145, 184, 151
Estimated LRV42.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Forum Green
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Forum Green
#91B897
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD9F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Forum Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Forum Green Room Palettes
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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
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Forum Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Forum Green have?
Forum Green by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Forum Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Forum Green are Green Bonnet by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Green Bonnet by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Buenos Aires by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Forum Green'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 Forum Green?
Forum Green has a estimated lightness value of 42.5, 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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