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Benjamin Moore Pine Forest 451

Pine Forest

Benjamin Moore

451

About Pine Forest by Benjamin Moore

Brightness: 50.2%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #aec1ad

RGB: 174, 193, 173

Hue117°

Saturation14%

Lightness72%

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Frequently asked questions

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

Is Pine Forest 451 a warm or cool color?
Pine Forest by Benjamin Moore is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Pine Forest?
Pine Forest sits in the green family. Its hue is about 117°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Pine Forest?
Brightness is about 50%. Saturation is around 14%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 72%. Hue is close to 117°. The hex value is #aec1ad. The RGB value is 174, 193, 173.
Is Pine Forest better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Pine Forest has brightness around 50%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Pine Forest?
You can match Pine Forest 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 Pine Forest work best in a home?
Pine Forest 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 Pine Forest compare to a pure white paint?
Pine Forest is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone 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 Pine Forest 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 Pine Forest 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 Pine Forest. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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