Forever Green 9653 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AAB4A7, LRV 44 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ballroom Dancing from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AAB4A7 · 9653
Forever Green
44%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Forever Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#AAB4A7
RGB170, 180, 167
LRV44.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Forever Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Forever Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsForever Green
Nearly identical
ValsparBallroom Dancing
Ballroom Dancing
Valspar
Nearly identical
Historic Morning Dew
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Graceful Green
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Morning Dew
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sage Wisdom
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Green Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Sage Pond
Kilz
Very similar
Green Smoke
PPG
Very similar
Foggy Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Water .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Green Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Forever Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Forever Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Forever Green are Ballroom Dancing by Valspar (a near-identical match), Historic Morning Dew by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Graceful Green by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Forever 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 Forever Green?
Forever Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.0, 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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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.