Forest Nightfall 5003-4C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #54605C, LRV 11 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Trail Print from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #54605C · 5003-4C
Forest Nightfall
11%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Forest Nightfall Technical Profile
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Forest Nightfall in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Forest Nightfall in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparForest Nightfall
Nearly identical
BehrTrail Print
Trail Print
Behr
Nearly identical
Shady Place
Vista Paint
Very similar
Obligation
PPG
Very similar
Deep Sea Shadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Black Spruce
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dark Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Basalt Grey
RAL
Very similar
Charcoal
Kilz
Very similar
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprucey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Still Water
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Forest Nightfall
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Forest Nightfall
#54605C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5C838B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Forest Nightfall
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Forest Nightfall 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Forest Nightfall.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Forest Nightfall — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Forest Nightfall have?
Forest Nightfall by Valspar 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 Forest Nightfall in your own space before committing.
What colors match Forest Nightfall from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Forest Nightfall are Trail Print by Behr (a near-identical match), Shady Place by Vista Paint (a very close match), Obligation by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Forest Nightfall'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 Nightfall?
Forest Nightfall has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.0, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Forest Nightfall's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.