Forest Nightfall 5003-4C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #54605C, estimated 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.
Valspar · #54605C · 5003-4C
Forest Nightfall
11%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Forest Nightfall Technical Profile
HEX Code#54605C
RGB84, 96, 92
Estimated LRV11.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Forest Nightfall
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Forest Nightfall from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Forest Nightfall are Trail Print by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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