Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Pine Forest |
| SKU | 451 |
| Hex | #AEC1AD |
| RGB | 174, 193, 173 |
| HSL | 117°, 14%, 72% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Benjamin Moore Pine Forest
Pine Forest sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Pine Forest is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Pine Forest within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #AEC1AD in HSL space. Pair Pine Forest with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Pine Forest Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pine Forest from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 451 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pine Forest
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pine Forest is Kind Green (SW 6457) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kind Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pine Forest
At Behr, the closest color to Pine Forest is Urban Putty (BNC-06) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urban Putty swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pine Forest
At Valspar, the closest color to Pine Forest is Tranquil Bay (5004-5B) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50.2 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tranquil Bay swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pine Forest
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Pine Forest is Coastal Crush (PPG1129-4) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Crush swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pine Forest
At Glidden, the closest color to Pine Forest is Coastal Crush (PPG1129-4) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Crush swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pine Forest
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Country Faire (329-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Pine Forest without repainting risk. See the full Country Faire swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pine Forest
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pine Forest is Pale Patina (HGSW 2286) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pale Patina swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pine Forest
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Fresh Thyme (DE5654), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Pine Forest without repainting risk. See the full Fresh Thyme swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pine Forest
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Pine Forest. The nearest is Freshly Cut Stems (JG-63) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Freshly Cut Stems swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pine Forest
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Pine Forest. The nearest is Green Blue (NO. 84) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pine Forest
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pine Forest is Belladonna's Leaf (0743) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Belladonna's Leaf swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pine Forest
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Pine Forest is Belladonna's Leaf (0743) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Belladonna's Leaf swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pine Forest
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Pine Forest. The nearest is Salty Brine (C2-701) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Salty Brine swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pine Forest
Clare has no exact twin of Pine Forest. The nearest is Avocado Toast (PNT100-MD-49) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Avocado Toast swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pine Forest
At Kompozit, the closest color to Pine Forest is Belladonna's Leaf (0743) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Belladonna's Leaf swatch →