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Ref. #9B9B39 · 7821

National Forest

31%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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National Forest 7821 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9B9B39, LRV 31 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Forest Moss from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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National Forest Technical Profile

HEX Code#9B9B39
RGB155, 155, 57
LRV30.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandVista Paint

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National Forest in Every Brand

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

Vista PaintNational Forest
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreForest Moss

Forest Moss

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Be Yourself

PPG

Nearly identical

Spring Moss

Behr

Nearly identical

Better Lime

Kilz

Very similar

Lazy Lizard

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Luau Green

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Glib Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Vintage Chartreuse

Valspar

Very similar

Olive Yellow

RAL

Very similar

Science Experiment

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Leaf .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With National Forest

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

National Forest

#9B9B39

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#84A661

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for National Forest

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

National Forest

Complement

Deep Orchid

National Forest Room Palettes

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

Walls

Saturnia

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Chapultepec

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Raindance

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Royal Raul

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

First Frost

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bowen Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Science Experiment

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Spring Fancy

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Martina Olive

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More yellow colors from other brands

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

Barcelona White

Valspar · 7003-14

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Camel

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Meadow Flower Yellow

PPG · 66YY 77/407

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Oxide Brass

Dutch Boy · 222-4DB

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Frosted Green Grape

PPG · 90YY 67/117

#D9D8C2

Banana Chip

Dutch Boy · 321-2DB

#DCD0AA

National Forest — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does National Forest have?
National Forest by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample National Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match National Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to National Forest are Forest Moss by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Be Yourself by PPG (a near-identical match), Spring Moss by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting National 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 National Forest?
National Forest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.7, 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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