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Dark Forest
Dark Forest is a deep, soft neutral color with a green undertone. Its estimated light reflectance value (LRV) is about 12.9, so it reflects roughly 13% of the light that hits it.
Color facts
| Hex | #556962 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 85, 105, 98 |
| HSL | 159°, 11%, 37% |
| Estimated LRV | 12.9 |
| Temperature | soft neutral |
| Text on it | White text, contrast 5.9:1 |
LRV here is estimated from the screen color (relative luminance). Paint brands publish measured LRVs on their own chips, which can differ.
How it reads on a wall
A dramatic choice for accent walls, cabinetry, doors, built-ins and dining rooms. Works best with good light or as a cozy, enveloping color in small rooms.
North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that can push this color cooler and grayer. Test it there before committing, or pick a slightly warmer cousin.
South- and west-facing rooms get warm, strong light that will make this color look warmer and more saturated in the afternoon.
Rooms it suits
- Front doors and interior doors
- Cabinetry and built-ins
- Window frames and exterior trim
- One accent wall in a well-lit room
A 60-30-10 palette built on Dark Forest
White Beach
Dark Forest
Wonder Wine
The 60-30-10 rule splits a room into a main color, a secondary color and an accent. Swap in real paint and fabric samples before you buy.
Harmonies
Complementary
Wonder Wine#635D63Analogous
Grey Web#616669Analogous
Italian Basil#5F6957Triadic
Venus Mist#5F606ETriadic
Ivy Topiary#67614FSplit complementary
Wonder Wine#635D63Tints and shades
Lighter tints work as a ceiling or adjoining-room color; deeper shades suit trim, doors or cabinets.
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Getting Dark Forest in real paint
Dark Forest is a name from the open color-names list (MIT license), not a specific paint product. Most paint counters can mix a close match: bring a printed or physical sample, or use a brand color-match tool, then buy a sample pot and paint a 2 by 2 foot swatch on two walls. Screens and printers shift color.
On-screen colors are approximations. Pantone, Color of the Year and brand color names are trademarks of their owners.