Forest Trail 1005-9C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A38480, LRV 26 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sulking Room Pink from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A38480 · 1005-9C
Forest Trail
26%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Forest Trail Technical Profile
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Forest Trail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Forest Trail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparForest Trail
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallSulking Room Pink
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Regency Rose
Behr
Nearly identical
Barberry
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tea Slipper
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rosaline Pearl
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bedford Brown
PPG
Very similar
Rocky Mountain
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rocky Mountain
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ash Hollow
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Spiced Cocoa
Kilz
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Forest Trail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Forest Trail
#A38480
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9E85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Forest Trail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Forest Trail 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 Trail.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Forest Trail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Forest Trail have?
Forest Trail by Valspar has a warm (pink) 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 Forest Trail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Forest Trail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Forest Trail are Sulking Room Pink by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Regency Rose by Behr (a near-identical match), Barberry by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Forest Trail'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 Trail?
Forest Trail has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.8, 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 Forest Trail's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.