GREENS

Forbidden Forest

#215453

RGB 33, 84, 83 · HSL 179°, 44%, 23% · CMYK 61, 0, 1, 67

Forbidden Forest is #215453 in HEX — rgb(33, 84, 83), hsl(179°, 44%, 23%), cmyk(61%, 0%, 1%, 67%).

Forbidden Forest pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 179°, 44%, 23%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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

HEX#215453

RGB33, 84, 83

HSL179°, 44%, 23%

HSV179°, 61%, 33%

CMYK61, 0, 1, 67

Decimal2184275

CSS RGBrgb(33, 84, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(179, 44%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Forbidden Forest S30D9

Exact match

Behr

Teal Forest 510F-7

ΔE 2.3 · #2A5757

Benjamin Moore

Deep 735

ΔE 2.5 · #265557

Dunn-Edwards

Enchanting Ivy DEA179

ΔE 4 · #315955

Valspar

Royal Pine 5011-5

ΔE 4 · #315753

Vista Paint

Blue Period C-689

ΔE 4.6 · #165359

Sherwin-Williams

Blue Peacock SW0064

ΔE 4.9 · #014E4C

PPG

Crystal Ball 1144-7

ΔE 5.2 · #365955

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Period 690

ΔE 5.7 · #075158

Kilz

Deep Spruce RG290-02

ΔE 8.2 · #39544B

RAL

Pine Green 6028

ΔE 9.6 · #2C5545

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 11 · #214136

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 11.6 · #415448

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 12.3 · #006673

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 13.2 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 14.5 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

#215453

#542122

Analogous

#21543A

#215453

#213C54

Triadic

#215453

#542154

#545421

Split-Complementary

#215453

#54213C

#543A21

Tetradic

#215453

#3A2154

#542122

#3C5421

Monochromatic

#071212

#0B1D1D

#215453

#368C8A

#52BCBA

Rectangle

#215453

#212254

#542122

#545421

Compound

#215453

#213C54

#542122

#543A21

Variations

Lighter

#378D8C

#5DB5B4

#A5CFCF

Darker

#194544

#11302F

#091C1C

Saturation

#334242

#215454

#106563

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)

vs White

8.54:1

AAA

vs Black

2.46:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#215453

#444754

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#215453

#4E4E53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#215453

#245352

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Forbidden 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.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#586C59

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#215453

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#45717E

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#441F20

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

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

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

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

CSS — color

color: #215453;

CSS — background

background-color: #215453;

CSS Variable

--color-forbidden-forest: #215453;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'forbidden-forest': '#215453' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#215453] text-[#215453]

SCSS

$forbidden-forest: #215453;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #215453?

#215453 is Forbidden Forest, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #215453 warm or cool?

Forbidden Forest reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Forbidden Forest?

Forbidden Forest works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Forbidden Forest?

Forbidden 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 Forbidden Forest?

You can download Forbidden 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 Forbidden Forest?

The hex code is #215453. In RGB it's 33, 84, 83, and in HSL it's 179°, 44%, 23%.

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