Deep Forest Brown 9175 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #393437, LRV 4 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carbon Copy from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #393437 · 9175
Deep Forest Brown
4%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Deep Forest Brown Technical Profile
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Deep Forest Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Deep Forest Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsDeep Forest Brown
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCarbon Copy
Carbon Copy
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Nevermore
Valspar
Very similar
Deepest Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Very similar
Black Garnet
Behr
Very similar
Spice Brown
Kilz
Very similar
Octavius
Vista Paint
Very similar
Onyx Black
PPG
Very similar
Eleanor Ann
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Black
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deep Forest Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deep Forest Brown
#393437
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#604043
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deep Forest Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deep Forest Brown 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Deep Forest Brown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Deep Forest Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deep Forest Brown have?
Deep Forest Brown by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) 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 Deep Forest Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deep Forest Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Forest Brown are Carbon Copy by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Nevermore by Valspar (a very close match), Tulsa Twilight by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Deep Forest Brown'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 Deep Forest Brown?
Deep Forest Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 3.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Deep Forest Brown's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.