GREENS

Moonlit Forest

#3E6D6A

RGB 62, 109, 106 · HSL 176°, 27%, 34% · CMYK 43, 0, 3, 57

Moonlit Forest is #3E6D6A in HEX — rgb(62, 109, 106), hsl(176°, 27%, 34%), cmyk(43%, 0%, 3%, 57%).

Moonlit Forest pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 176°, 27%, 34%. 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#3E6D6A

RGB62, 109, 106

HSL176°, 27%, 34%

HSV176°, 43%, 43%

CMYK43, 0, 3, 57

Decimal4091242

CSS RGBrgb(62, 109, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(176, 27%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Moat S30A6

ΔE 1.6 · #3E6B6A

Behr

Mythic Forest 500F-7

ΔE 2.2 · #356A67

Benjamin Moore

Newport 2050-30

ΔE 3.1 · #3F7472

Sherwin-Williams

Green Bay SW6481

ΔE 4 · #2E6864

Valspar

Pine Forest 5007-8C

ΔE 4.1 · #35716C

PPG

Smoky Emerald 1143-6

ΔE 4.2 · #4C726B

Vista Paint

Mandalay Bay K-217

ΔE 4.5 · #4C7474

Dunn-Edwards

Stone Bridge DE5747

ΔE 5.8 · #52706C

Kilz

Teal Green RG100-01

ΔE 5.9 · #36746C

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 7.3 · #497E76

Hallman-Lindsay

Micropolis 472

ΔE 7.4 · #556E6B

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 7.5 · #587675

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 8.4 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 10 · #317983

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 10.3 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 13.7 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#3E6D6A

#6E3F42

Analogous

#3F6E54

#3E6D6A

#3F5A6E

Triadic

#3E6D6A

#6B3F6E

#6E6B3F

Split-Complementary

#3E6D6A

#6E3F5A

#6E543F

Tetradic

#3E6D6A

#543F6E

#6E3F42

#5A6E3F

Monochromatic

#091010

#233E3C

#3E6D6A

#5B9F9A

#8ABCB9

Rectangle

#3E6D6A

#3F426E

#6E3F42

#6E6B3F

Compound

#3E6D6A

#3F5A6E

#6E3F42

#6E543F

Variations

Lighter

#589995

#83B1AE

#B9CFCE

Darker

#325956

#223E3C

#132423

Saturation

#505E5D

#3F6E6B

#208E86

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

5.83:1

vs Black

3.60:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#3E6D6A

#5D606B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3E6D6A

#67676A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3E6D6A

#406C6B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Moonlit 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

#6E7E6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3E6D6A

Daylight 5500K

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

#5B838F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

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.

#5C373A

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: #3E6D6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #3E6D6A;

CSS Variable

--color-moonlit-forest: #3E6D6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moonlit-forest': '#3E6D6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3E6D6A] text-[#3E6D6A]

SCSS

$moonlit-forest: #3E6D6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3E6D6A?

#3E6D6A is Moonlit Forest, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #3E6D6A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moonlit Forest?

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

What colors pair well with Moonlit Forest?

Moonlit 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 Moonlit Forest?

You can download Moonlit 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 Moonlit Forest?

The hex code is #3E6D6A. In RGB it's 62, 109, 106, and in HSL it's 176°, 27%, 34%.

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