Forest Green paint colors
More forest green shades
1 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Forest Green at every US brand
6 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full forest green lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Top Kompozit forest green
1 in deckKompozit's deck has 1 colors that match the forest green band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About forest green
Forest green is the muted, mid-dark green of mature deciduous foliage — less blue than hunter, less yellow than olive. LRV sits in the low-to-mid teens, so it behaves like a dark neutral and pairs cleanly with both warm and cool whites without shifting much.
Use it on built-ins, kitchen islands, mudroom walls, and exterior siding. Pair with unlacquered brass, soapstone, and natural linen. Avoid glossy finishes on large walls — matte holds the color better. Designer alternatives: BM Forest Green, SW Pewter Green, F&B Duck Green.