GREENS

Verdant Forest

#256461

RGB 37, 100, 97 · HSL 177°, 46%, 27% · CMYK 63, 0, 3, 61

Verdant Forest is #256461 in HEX — rgb(37, 100, 97), hsl(177°, 46%, 27%), cmyk(63%, 0%, 3%, 61%).

Verdant Forest pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 177°, 46%, 27%. 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

HEX#256461

RGB37, 100, 97

HSL177°, 46%, 27%

HSV177°, 63%, 39%

CMYK63, 0, 3, 61

Decimal2450529

CSS RGBrgb(37, 100, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(177, 46%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Verdant Forest MQ6-5

Exact match

Dulux

Magnetic Green S30D8

ΔE 1.7 · #2B6765

Sherwin-Williams

Green Bay SW6481

ΔE 2.1 · #2E6864

Valspar

Northern Hemisphere 5009-5

ΔE 3.2 · #28665E

PPG

Emerald Pool 1146-7

ΔE 4 · #155E60

Benjamin Moore

Pine 2051-20

ΔE 4.1 · #2E5E5B

Vista Paint

Joyful Tears C-682

ΔE 4.8 · #006566

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyful Tears 683

ΔE 5.4 · #006669

Dunn-Edwards

Peacock Plume DE5741

ΔE 5.8 · #206D71

Kilz

Argyll RG100-02

ΔE 6.6 · #346558

RAL

Opal Green 6026

ΔE 7.9 · #015D52

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 10.2 · #006673

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 10.3 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 11.8 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 14.1 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 14.6 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#256461

#652528

Analogous

#256542

#256461

#254865

Triadic

#256461

#612565

#656125

Split-Complementary

#256461

#652548

#654225

Tetradic

#256461

#422565

#652528

#486525

Monochromatic

#071312

#112D2B

#256461

#3A9C97

#5FC4BF

Rectangle

#256461

#252865

#652528

#656125

Compound

#256461

#254865

#652528

#654225

Variations

Lighter

#399B96

#64BBB7

#A9D3D1

Darker

#1C524F

#133937

#0A2221

Saturation

#3B4E4D

#256561

#137772

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

6.83:1

vs Black

3.07:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#256461

#515462

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#256461

#5D5D61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#256461

#296361

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Verdant 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

#5B7864

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#256461

Daylight 5500K

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

#487D88

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.

#512426

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 / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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

Standard primer is adequate.

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: #256461;

CSS — background

background-color: #256461;

CSS Variable

--color-verdant-forest: #256461;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'verdant-forest': '#256461' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#256461] text-[#256461]

SCSS

$verdant-forest: #256461;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #256461?

#256461 is Verdant Forest, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #256461 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Verdant Forest?

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

What colors pair well with Verdant Forest?

Verdant 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 Verdant Forest?

You can download Verdant 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 Verdant Forest?

The hex code is #256461. In RGB it's 37, 100, 97, and in HSL it's 177°, 46%, 27%.

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