Deep Forest Pine
30GG 09/106 · #405851 · LRV 9 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Dark Night4
- 2Deep Forest Pine9
- 3Hidden Gem14
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Deep Forest Pine, Really?
Deep Forest Pine reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Glidden 30GG 09/106 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Deep Forest Pine
Deep Forest Pine earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Deep Forest Pine
At LRV 9, Deep Forest Pine is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its teal 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Deep Forest Pine are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Glidden 30GG 09/106 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Billiard GreenSW 16 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.5 | 9 | Color page → |
| Behr | Patio GreenPPF-02 · Behr | 1.8 | 9 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Goodwin GreenCW-555 · Benjamin Moore | 1.0 | 9 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Canadian Fir5004-4C · Valspar | 1.2 | 9.1 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Midnight CloverPPG1138-7 · PPG / Glidden | 1.2 | 8 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Minnesota Pines328-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.7 | 8 | Color page → |
Similar Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Deep Forest Pine within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #405851 in HSL space. Pair Deep Forest Pine with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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