GREENS

Verdant Forest

#28615D

RGB 40, 97, 93 · HSL 176°, 42%, 27% · CMYK 59, 0, 4, 62

Verdant Forest is #28615D in HEX — rgb(40, 97, 93), hsl(176°, 42%, 27%), cmyk(59%, 0%, 4%, 62%).

Verdant Forest pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 176°, 42%, 27%. 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#28615D

RGB40, 97, 93

HSL176°, 42%, 27%

HSV176°, 59%, 38%

CMYK59, 0, 4, 62

Decimal2646365

CSS RGBrgb(40, 97, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(176, 42%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Strong Sage S29A8

ΔE 1.7 · #2B645E

Behr

Verdant Forest MQ6-5

ΔE 1.7 · #256461

Benjamin Moore

Pine 2051-20

ΔE 2.6 · #2E5E5B

Sherwin-Williams

Green Bay SW6481

ΔE 2.8 · #2E6864

Valspar

Northern Hemisphere 5009-5

ΔE 3.5 · #28665E

PPG

Emerald Pool 1146-7

ΔE 4.4 · #155E60

Dunn-Edwards

Enchanting Ivy DEA179

ΔE 5.3 · #315955

Kilz

Argyll RG100-02

ΔE 5.9 · #346558

Vista Paint

Deep Loden Green K-1252

ΔE 6 · #305E51

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyful Tears 683

ΔE 6.9 · #006669

RAL

Opal Green 6026

ΔE 8 · #015D52

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 11.2 · #006673

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 11.7 · #0E707B

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 12.9 · #415448

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 13 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 13.9 · #4C6A74

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

#28615D

#62282C

Analogous

#286241

#28615D

#284962

Triadic

#28615D

#5E2862

#625E28

Split-Complementary

#28615D

#622849

#624128

Tetradic

#28615D

#412862

#62282C

#496228

Monochromatic

#071211

#122B2A

#28615D

#3E9892

#63BFB9

Rectangle

#28615D

#282C62

#62282C

#625E28

Compound

#28615D

#284962

#62282C

#624128

Variations

Lighter

#3E9791

#67B7B2

#ABD1CE

Darker

#1F4F4C

#143735

#0B211F

Saturation

#3C4E4C

#28625E

#14766F

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

7.10:1

AAA

vs Black

2.96:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#28615D

#4F525E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#28615D

#5A5A5E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#28615D

#2C605E

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

#5D7561

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#28615D

Daylight 5500K

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

#4B7A85

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.

#4F2628

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: #28615D;

CSS — background

background-color: #28615D;

CSS Variable

--color-verdant-forest: #28615D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'verdant-forest': '#28615D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#28615D] text-[#28615D]

SCSS

$verdant-forest: #28615D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #28615D?

#28615D is Verdant Forest, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #28615D 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 #28615D. In RGB it's 40, 97, 93, and in HSL it's 176°, 42%, 27%.

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