GREENS
Forest
#184B44
Forest is #184B44 in HEX — rgb(24, 75, 68), hsl(172°, 52%, 19%), cmyk(68%, 0%, 9%, 71%).
Forest pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 172°, 52%, 19%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. 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
Benjamin Moore
Forest 2047-10
Sherwin-Williams
Country Squire SW6475
Vista Paint
Country Meadow K-256
Dulux
Lacustral S28D9
Dunn-Edwards
Deep Pine DEA180
Dutch Boy
Dark Green D-6751
Hallman-Lindsay
Cute Pixie 711
PPG
Holly Leaf 1143-7
Valspar
Royal Pine 5011-5
Behr
Sycamore Tree 480F-7
RAL
Pine Green 6028
Kilz
Deep Spruce RG290-02
Kobra
Green 38
Farrow & Ball
Studio Green 93
Colorhouse
Metal .06 Metal-06
IKEA
IKEA152 152
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
6/100
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 cool teal with a green 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 #184B44?
#184B44 is Forest, a near-black green with a cool undertone.
Is #184B44 warm or cool?
Forest reads cool, 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 #184B44. In RGB it's 24, 75, 68, and in HSL it's 172°, 52%, 19%.
