GREENS
Forest
#0B5509
Forest is #0B5509 in HEX — rgb(11, 85, 9), hsl(118°, 81%, 18%), cmyk(87%, 0%, 89%, 67%).
Forest pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 118°, 81%, 18%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Behr
Deep Viridian S400-7
RAL
Grass Green 6010
Benjamin Moore
Clover 2034-10
Vista Paint
Tingle C-731
Hallman-Lindsay
Tingle 732
Dulux
Basil S24E9
Dunn-Edwards
Charmed Green DEA129
Sherwin-Williams
Derbyshire SW6741
PPG
Blarney Stone 1226-7
Kilz
Watered Grass RH110
Dutch Boy
Jade Green D-6756
Valspar
Luscious Green 6010-7
IKEA
IKEA132 132
Colorhouse
Thrive .06 Thrive-06
Kobra
Green 35
Farrow & Ball
Bancha 298
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
7/100
Very Dark
Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.
Undertone
Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries
Best Uses
main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture
Pairs With
soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Calm · Restorative
Forest sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
Paint Info
Brand · Product Line
Benjamin Moore / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)
Recommended Finishes
Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)
Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.
Best Surfaces
Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins
Coverage & Dry Time
Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.
Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.
Primer
Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.
Application Tip
Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.
Paint Calculator
You'll need
4.0 litres
1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.
Code Snippets
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #0B5509?
#0B5509 is Forest, a near-black green with a warm undertone.
Is #0B5509 warm or cool?
Forest reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Forest?
Forest works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.
What colors pair well with Forest?
Forest pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Forest?
You can download Forest on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the hex code for Forest?
The hex code is #0B5509. In RGB it's 11, 85, 9, and in HSL it's 118°, 81%, 18%.
