Forest Falls 8343 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #7F9796, LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Secluded Garden from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7F9796 · 8343
Forest Falls
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Forest Falls Technical Profile
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Forest Falls in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Forest Falls in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintForest Falls
Nearly identical
ValsparSecluded Garden
Secluded Garden
Valspar
Nearly identical
Miracle Bay
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Green Granite
PPG
Nearly identical
Slate Rock
Behr
Very similar
June Gloom
Kilz
Very similar
Moody Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mapped Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Atmospheric
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Weathered Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Forest Falls
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Forest Falls
#7F9796
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Forest Falls
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Forest Falls 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Forest Falls.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Forest Falls — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Forest Falls have?
Forest Falls by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Forest Falls in your own space before committing.
What colors match Forest Falls from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Forest Falls are Secluded Garden by Valspar (a near-identical match), Miracle Bay by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Green Granite by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Forest Falls'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 Forest Falls?
Forest Falls has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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