Ref. #AAB4A7 · 9653
Forever Green
44%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Forever Green Technical Profile
What color is Forever Green? It's a medium warm neutral with the hex code #AAB4A7. Colors similar to Forever Green include Valspar Ballroom Dancing, Vista Paint Historic Morning Dew, Dunn-Edwards Graceful Green. Forever Green has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 44 gives Forever Green depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Forever Green 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.
HEX Code#AAB4A7
RGB170, 180, 167
LRV44.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
Colors Similar to Forever Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Ballroom Dancing
Valspar
Nearly identical
Historic Morning Dew
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Graceful Green
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Moss Green Metallic
MPC
Nearly identical
Historic Morning Dew
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sage Wisdom
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Still Gray
Behr
Very similar
Sage Pond
Kilz
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Forever Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Forever Green
#AAB4A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD90
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Forever Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Forever Green 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 Forever Green.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Forever Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Forever Green have?
Forever Green by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Forever Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Ballroom Dancing by Valspar (#A9B4A5), Historic Morning Dew by Vista Paint (#AEB7AA), Graceful Green by Dunn-Edwards (#ACB7A8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Forever Green?
Forever Green has an LRV of 44.0, 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 Forever Green's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.