GREENS
#242E2C
Black Forest Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 168°, 12%, 16%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it sits between warm and cool — versatile. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture, particularly within living rooms, libraries, bedrooms. Reads best alongside warm whites, aged brass, oak, terracotta.
Benjamin Moore
Black Forest Green HC-187
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Best Rooms
living rooms, libraries, bedrooms
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
warm whites, aged brass, oak, terracotta
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →#242E2C is Black Forest Green, a deep green with a neutral undertone.
Black Forest Green reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
Black Forest Green works well in living rooms, libraries, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
Black Forest Green pairs naturally with warm whites, aged brass, oak, terracotta. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
You can download Black Forest Green on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
#242E2C converts to RGB 36, 46, 44.