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Ref. #5F5A63 · 8004-48F

Forge

11%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Forge 8004-48F is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #5F5A63, LRV 11 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Midnight from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Forge Technical Profile

HEX Code#5F5A63
RGB95, 90, 99
LRV10.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Forge in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Forge in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparForge
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMidnight

Midnight

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Smoky Purple

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Mythic

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Plush Purple

Behr

Very similar

Purple Parlor

PPG

Very similar

Muted Mulberry

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Muted Mulberry

Vista Paint

Very similar

Eventide

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Space

Kilz

Very similar

Wood .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Graphite Grey

RAL

Visible difference

Hopper Head

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Forge

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Forge

#5F5A63

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#90608D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Forge

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cloak Gray

Complement

Charcoal Briquette

Forge Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Rose Dust

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Brushed Lavender

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lioness

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

April Morning

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Awakening

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Forge.

Stormy Purple

Valspar · 1002-5A

#675669

Volcanic Ash

Valspar · 4009-1

#545B60

Sable Evening

Valspar · 5006-2C

#636560

Hunting Boots

Valspar · 1001-9A

#6A5F5B

Catch of the Day

Valspar · 8005-2F

#676259

Muskeg Grey

Valspar · 4005-2C

#545659

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Overcast Sky

Dunn-Edwards · DE5821

#A7B8C4

Love Affair

Benjamin Moore · 1266

#865A5E

Royal Proclamation

Vista Paint · 1297

#A89EBA

Winter Grass

Kilz · LF130-02

#958B6A

Townsend Harbor Brown

Benjamin Moore · HC-64

#644644

Tranquil Aqua

Sherwin-Williams · 7611

#7C9AA0

Forge — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Forge have?
Forge 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 Forge in your own space before committing.
What colors match Forge from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Forge are Midnight by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Smoky Purple by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mythic by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Forge'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 Forge?
Forge has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.6, 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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