GREENS

Darkest Forest

#223311

RGB 34, 51, 17 · HSL 90°, 50%, 13% · CMYK 33, 0, 67, 80

Darkest Forest is #223311 in HEX — rgb(34, 51, 17), hsl(90°, 50%, 13%), cmyk(33%, 0%, 67%, 80%).

Darkest Forest pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 90°, 50%, 13%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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

HEX#223311

RGB34, 51, 17

HSL90°, 50%, 13%

HSV90°, 67%, 20%

CMYK33, 0, 67, 80

Decimal2241297

CSS RGBrgb(34, 51, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(90, 50%, 13%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Chrome Green 6020

ΔE 8.4 · #2E3A23

Behr

Deep Forest BXC-12

ΔE 12.8 · #304230

Benjamin Moore

Colonial CW-530

ΔE 13.8 · #3F5034

Dulux

Spinach Green S23A9

ΔE 15.6 · #455338

Sherwin-Williams

Shamrock SW6454

ΔE 16.8 · #205134

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 17.1 · #214136

Vista Paint

Clover Patch C-430

ΔE 17.2 · #454938

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 17.3 · #312F24

PPG

Pine Forest 1134-7

ΔE 18.3 · #415241

Hallman-Lindsay

Clover Patch 431

ΔE 18.4 · #464A3B

Kilz

Incense Stick LM100

ΔE 21 · #494237

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 21.1 · #415448

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 21.6 · #444B43

Dunn-Edwards

Billiard Table DEA178

ΔE 22.5 · #155843

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 23.9 · #302F2F

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 23.9 · #3B3938

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#223311

#211132

Analogous

#323211

#223311

#113211

Triadic

#223311

#112132

#321121

Split-Complementary

#223311

#111132

#321132

Tetradic

#223311

#113232

#211132

#321111

Monochromatic

#0D1306

#223311

#476B24

#6EA437

Rectangle

#223311

#113221

#211132

#321121

Compound

#223311

#113211

#211132

#321132

Variations

Lighter

#4E7427

#7AAE46

#B1CD96

Darker

#1B280D

#121C08

#0B1105

Saturation

#21261C

#213211

#213A08

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

13.55:1

AAA

vs Black

1.55:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#223311

#302C13

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#223311

#313118

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#223311

#252F31

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Darkest 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

#595328

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#223311

Daylight 5500K

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

#46584C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#2E1A41

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: #223311;

CSS — background

background-color: #223311;

CSS Variable

--color-darkest-forest: #223311;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'darkest-forest': '#223311' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#223311] text-[#223311]

SCSS

$darkest-forest: #223311;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #223311?

#223311 is Darkest Forest, a near-black green with a warm undertone.

Is #223311 warm or cool?

Darkest Forest reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Darkest Forest?

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

What colors pair well with Darkest Forest?

Darkest 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 Darkest Forest?

You can download Darkest 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 Darkest Forest?

The hex code is #223311. In RGB it's 34, 51, 17, and in HSL it's 90°, 50%, 13%.

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