Midnight Forest by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #625745 · 8004-20G

Midnight Forest

10%LRV Value
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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.

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Midnight Forest Technical Profile

HEX Code#625745
RGB98, 87, 69
LRV9.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Osprey

Complement

China Aster

Midnight Forest 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

Cattle Drive

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pat-a-Pep

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Midnight Forest.

Harvest Brown

Valspar · 6009-2

#605649

Cowboy Boots

Valspar · 2010-10

#65534A

Swiss Chocolate

Valspar · 3010-10

#5D5249

Cabin Plank

Valspar · 2011-10

#5F4F48

Rue Bourbon

Valspar · 8004-9F

#6A5245

Piano Brown

Valspar · 1004-9A

#64514D

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Fashion Pink

Kilz · RA240-02

#BBA4C2

Heath Gray

Behr · N380-2

#CAD8CD

Frosted

Benjamin Moore · CC-8

#C0A5A1

Broccoflower

Sherwin-Williams · 9039

#8FA277

High Speed Access

Behr · N530-3

#BDCCD1

Cultural Garden Green

PPG · 70GY 35/237

#83AC8A

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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