Pine Forest PPG 1134-7

PPG Pine Forest (PPG1134-7) LRV and undertone

PPG Pine Forest (PPG1134-7) is a dark green with an LRV of 7 and a calculated green undertone. Light Reflectance Value (LRV) measures how much visible light a color reflects, on a scale from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white. At 7, Pine Forest reflects little light, so it can make a room feel visually darker, especially when natural light is limited. Its green color family remains important when choosing surrounding finishes. The calculated green undertone indicates a green-based color reading rather than a warm pink or cool blue classification.

Room orientation and artificial lighting can change how any dark green appears. North-facing rooms generally receive cooler daylight, while south-facing rooms tend to receive warmer, more direct daylight. Therefore, test a sample on multiple walls before committing. A lighter ceiling or trim can also create contrast against this low-LRV shade.

PPG Pine Forest in other brands

The nearest listed match is Valspar Flora (5004-2C), with an LRV of 9.3 and a ΔE of 6.7. ΔE measures the numerical difference between two colors: below 1 is near-identical, 1 to 2 is very close, 2 to 4 is close but visibly different side by side, and above 4 indicates only a similar color. Flora is therefore a similar option, not a close colorimetric match.

Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green (SW 6208) has an LRV of 12.0 and a ΔE of 9.9, while Sherwin-Williams Cascades (SW 7623) has an LRV of 4.0 and a ΔE of 10.8. Both are only similar by the stated ΔE scale. Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10), at an LRV of 8.17 and ΔE of 12.9, is another alternative, although its numerical color difference is larger. Compare physical samples under the room’s actual lighting.

Lighter and darker PPG alternatives

Among the listed PPG alternatives, PPG Night Watch (PPG1145-7), with an LRV of 6, is darker than Pine Forest. Its ΔE of 7.9 also indicates a noticeable color difference. It may suit a space where less reflected light is acceptable. PPG Black Magic (PPG1001-7), with an LRV of 4, is darker still and may work where a deeper visual boundary or accent is intended.

For lighter alternatives, PPG Knight’s Armor (PPG1001-6) has an LRV of 11, while PPG Azalea Leaf (PPG1149-6) has an LRV of 13. Both reflect more light than Pine Forest, although their ΔE values of 13.3 and 15.5 show substantial color differences. Consider them when comparing depth rather than seeking an exact green substitute. Use sample boards to evaluate the colors beside flooring, trim, and nearby finishes.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on PPG’s page for Pine Forest.