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Ref. #4F5B51 · 8003-34G

Sherwood Forest

10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Sherwood Forest 8003-34G is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #4F5B51, 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.

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Sherwood Forest Technical Profile

HEX Code#4F5B51
RGB79, 91, 81
LRV9.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar

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Sherwood Forest in Every Brand

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

ValsparSherwood Forest
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsHidden Forest

Hidden Forest

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Dakota Shadow

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Evergreen Boughs

PPG

Nearly identical

Conifer

Behr

Nearly identical

Pleasant Hill

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Pleasant Hill

Vista Paint

Very similar

Rock Garden

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

American Pine

Kilz

Very similar

Green Grey

RAL

Very similar

Beverly

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Mertie Kay

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Metal .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sherwood Forest

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sherwood Forest

#4F5B51

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#588576

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Basalt Grey

Complement

Grand Plum

Sherwood 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

Chopped Chive

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

So Long Shadow

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Rose Dust

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Sherwood Forest.

Deepest River

Valspar · 5009-3

#4B5653

Wilderness

Valspar · 6009-5

#476151

Chimney Smoke

Valspar · 4010-1

#4D5256

Muskeg Grey

Valspar · 4005-2C

#545659

Thalo Night

Valspar · 5009-4

#51605B

Treeline

Valspar · 5006-4C

#576356

More green colors from other brands

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

Mown Grass

Behr · M370-7

#4E8823

Rolling Hills

Behr · S-H-400

#93BC00

Graceful Mint

Vista Paint · 0727

#D9EED5

Lime Spritz

PPG · 1121-2

#DAE1CF

Rocky Mountain Sky

Behr · 720E-3

#B3D1C7

Cricket Field

Behr · P370-4

#C0ED8B

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sherwood Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sherwood Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sherwood Forest are Hidden Forest by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Dakota Shadow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Calico Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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