GREENS
Black Forest Green
#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.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Black Forest Green HC-187
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
living rooms, libraries, bedrooms
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
warm whites, aged brass, oak, terracotta
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Black Forest Green
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #242E2C?
#242E2C is Black Forest Green, a deep green with a neutral undertone.
Is #242E2C warm or cool?
Black Forest Green reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Black Forest Green?
Black Forest Green works well in living rooms, libraries, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Black Forest Green?
Black Forest Green pairs naturally with warm whites, aged brass, oak, terracotta. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Black Forest Green?
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.
What's the RGB value of #242E2C?
#242E2C converts to RGB 36, 46, 44.