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Nordic Forest

13%LRV Value
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Nordic Forest 5010-6 is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #2F6F5E, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Sea from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Nordic Forest Technical Profile

HEX Code#2F6F5E
RGB47, 111, 94
LRV12.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar

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Nordic Forest in Every Brand

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

ValsparNordic Forest
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDeep Sea

Deep Sea

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Enchanted Evergreen

Vista Paint

Very similar

Verde Nice

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Poseidon

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Meteorological

Behr

Very similar

Argyll

Kilz

Very similar

Patina Green

RAL

Very similar

Country Club

PPG

Very similar

Grass Green

Dutch Boy

Visible difference

Arizona Stone

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Nordic Forest

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Nordic Forest

#2F6F5E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#4F7682

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Nordic Forest

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Nordic Forest

Complement

Sophistication

Nordic Forest Room Palettes

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

Walls

Distant Valley

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Greenway

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Very Berry

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Emerald Ice

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Glorious

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Nordic Forest.

Northern Hemisphere

Valspar · 5009-5

#28665E

Southern Garden

Valspar · 5011-6

#376457

Artisan Green

Valspar · 5009-7

#35716C

Pine Forest

Valspar · 5007-8C

#35716C

Deep Mint

Valspar · 6001-8C

#3E7758

Four-Leaf Clover

Valspar · 6011-6

#366A4C

More green colors from other brands

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

Lime Spritz

PPG · 1121-2

#DAE1CF

Rocky Mountain Sky

Behr · 720E-3

#B3D1C7

Cricket Field

Behr · P370-4

#C0ED8B

Alfalfa Extract

Behr · M380-7

#40711F

Bay Green

Hirshfield's · 0705

#D3EBE0

Tropical Tide

PPG · 1229-4

#5ECAAE

Nordic Forest — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Nordic Forest have?
Nordic Forest by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nordic Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nordic Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nordic Forest are Deep Sea by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Deep Jungle by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Enchanted Evergreen by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Nordic 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 Nordic Forest?
Nordic Forest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.8, 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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