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Benjamin Moore Forest Floor 1498

Forest Floor

Benjamin Moore

1498

About Forest Floor by Benjamin Moore

Forest Floor 1498 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 12% and hue near 66° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 12.3%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #626451

RGB: 98, 100, 81

Hue66°

Saturation11%

Lightness36%

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These are close matches to Forest Floor from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Forest Floor looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Forest Floor 1498 a warm or cool color?
Forest Floor by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Forest Floor?
Forest Floor sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 66°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Forest Floor?
Brightness is about 12%. Saturation is around 11%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 36%. Hue is close to 66°. The hex value is #626451. The RGB value is 98, 100, 81.
Is Forest Floor better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Forest Floor has brightness around 12%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Forest Floor?
You can match Forest Floor with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Forest Floor work best in a home?
Forest Floor works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Forest Floor compare to a pure white paint?
Forest Floor is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Forest Floor in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Forest Floor in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Forest Floor. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Forest Floor. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.