Sherwood Forest 8003-34G is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #4F5B51, estimated LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hidden Forest from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #4F5B51 · 8003-34G
Sherwood Forest
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sherwood Forest Technical Profile
HEX Code#4F5B51
RGB79, 91, 81
Estimated LRV9.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Sherwood Forest
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sherwood Forest
#4F5B51
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#588576
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sherwood Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sherwood 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
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Sherwood Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sherwood Forest have?
Sherwood Forest by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sherwood Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sherwood Forest are Hidden Forest by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Dakota Shadow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Calico Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sherwood 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 Sherwood Forest?
Sherwood Forest has a estimated lightness value of 9.7, 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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