Midnight Forest 8004-20G is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #625745, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Furlough from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #625745 · 8004-20G
Midnight Forest
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Midnight Forest Technical Profile
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Midnight Forest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Midnight Forest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparMidnight Forest
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyFurlough
Furlough
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Coffee Bean
PPG
Nearly identical
Black Heath
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Treemoss
Behr
Nearly identical
Suitable Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Black Heath
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
North Creek Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Raw Cacao Bean
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tea Leaf
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Midnight Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Midnight Forest
#625745
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E8357
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Midnight Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Midnight Forest 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 Midnight Forest.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Midnight Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Midnight Forest have?
Midnight Forest by Valspar has a neutral 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 Midnight Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Midnight Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midnight Forest are Furlough by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Coffee Bean by PPG (a near-identical match), Black Heath by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Midnight Forest'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 Midnight Forest?
Midnight Forest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Midnight Forest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.