GREENS

Forest Ridge

#3E5A2C

RGB 62, 90, 44 · HSL 97°, 34%, 26% · CMYK 31, 0, 51, 65

Forest Ridge is #3E5A2C in HEX — rgb(62, 90, 44), hsl(97°, 34%, 26%), cmyk(31%, 0%, 51%, 65%).

Forest Ridge pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 97°, 34%, 26%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#3E5A2C

RGB62, 90, 44

HSL97°, 34%, 26%

HSV97°, 51%, 35%

CMYK31, 0, 51, 65

Decimal4086316

CSS RGBrgb(62, 90, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(97, 34%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Forest Ridge 420F-7

Exact match

Dulux

Plasticine S23C9

ΔE 5.9 · #4A613A

RAL

Leaf Green 6002

ΔE 5.9 · #2D572C

Sherwin-Williams

Arugula SW6446

ΔE 6.6 · #42603C

PPG

Mountain Forest 1130-7

ΔE 6.7 · #4D663E

Valspar

Lime Twist 6009-8

ΔE 8.7 · #516D44

Vista Paint

Jungle Adventure C-738

ΔE 9.8 · #466545

Kilz

Pickle Juice LG270-02

ΔE 10.6 · #5A7345

Dunn-Edwards

Climbing Ivy DE5615

ΔE 11 · #58714A

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Vegetable 753

ΔE 11.3 · #5D6942

Benjamin Moore

Colonial CW-530

ΔE 11.8 · #3F5034

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 13.5 · #507A4F

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 15.9 · #1E6A43

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 16 · #686A47

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 16.6 · #4E795B

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 19.4 · #696346

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#3E5A2C

#482C59

Analogous

#54592C

#3E5A2C

#2C5931

Triadic

#3E5A2C

#2C3D59

#592C3D

Split-Complementary

#3E5A2C

#312C59

#592C54

Tetradic

#3E5A2C

#2C5459

#482C59

#59312C

Monochromatic

#0C1108

#1A2613

#3E5A2C

#608C45

#86B569

Rectangle

#3E5A2C

#2C5948

#482C59

#592C3D

Compound

#3E5A2C

#2C5931

#482C59

#592C54

Variations

Lighter

#608B45

#86AF6D

#B9CDAD

Darker

#314822

#213217

#131E0D

Saturation

#41493C

#3D592C

#386F16

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

7.77:1

AAA

vs Black

2.70:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3E5A2C

#554E2E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3E5A2C

#565635

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3E5A2C

#435457

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Forest Ridge 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

#6E703C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3E5A2C

Daylight 5500K

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

#5B7560

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#3C2849

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: #3E5A2C;

CSS — background

background-color: #3E5A2C;

CSS Variable

--color-forest-ridge: #3E5A2C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'forest-ridge': '#3E5A2C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3E5A2C] text-[#3E5A2C]

SCSS

$forest-ridge: #3E5A2C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3E5A2C?

#3E5A2C is Forest Ridge, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #3E5A2C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Forest Ridge?

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

What colors pair well with Forest Ridge?

Forest Ridge 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 Forest Ridge?

You can download Forest Ridge 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 Forest Ridge?

The hex code is #3E5A2C. In RGB it's 62, 90, 44, and in HSL it's 97°, 34%, 26%.

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