Forestwood 7730 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #4D5346, LRV 8 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Opera Evening from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4D5346 · 7730
Forestwood
8%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Forestwood Technical Profile
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Forestwood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Forestwood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsForestwood
Nearly identical
Vista PaintOpera Evening
Opera Evening
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Baize
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Charcoal Smoke
PPG
Nearly identical
Green Grey
RAL
Very similar
Deep Evergreen
Behr
Very similar
Chimichurri
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blackened Pine
Valspar
Very similar
Hidden Forest
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mertie Kay
Dutch Boy
Very similar
American Pine
Kilz
Very similar
Beverly
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Forestwood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Forestwood
#4D5346
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#537A52
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Forestwood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Forestwood 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 Forestwood.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Forestwood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Forestwood have?
Forestwood by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) 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 Forestwood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Forestwood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Forestwood are Opera Evening by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Irish Moss by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Baize by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Forestwood'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 Forestwood?
Forestwood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.2, 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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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 Forestwood's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.