Forest Canopy 5010-1 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #434A4A, estimated LRV 7 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iron Grey from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #434A4A · 5010-1
Forest Canopy
7%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Forest Canopy Technical Profile
HEX Code#434A4A
RGB67, 74, 74
Estimated LRV6.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Iron Grey
RAL
#434B4D
Close digital match
Big Dipper
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#41494B
Close digital match
Metal .06
Colorhouse
#3F4647
Close digital match
Catskill Brown
Behr
#444A4C
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Black Lead
Dunn-Edwards
#474C4D
Close digital match
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
#464C49
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Dark As Night
PPG
#3D4645
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Stonecutter
Benjamin Moore
#444D50
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#3E4445
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#424648
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Colors That Work With Forest Canopy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Forest Canopy
#434A4A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4D6073
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Forest Canopy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Forest Canopy 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
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Forest Canopy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Forest Canopy have?
Forest Canopy by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Forest Canopy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Forest Canopy are Iron Grey by RAL (a close digital match), Big Dipper by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Metal .06 by Colorhouse (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Forest Canopy'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 Forest Canopy?
Forest Canopy has a estimated lightness value of 6.6, 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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