NEUTRALS

Black Forest

#434B4F

RGB 67, 75, 79 · HSL 200°, 8%, 29% · CMYK 15, 5, 0, 69

Black Forest is #434B4F in HEX — rgb(67, 75, 79), hsl(200°, 8%, 29%), cmyk(15%, 5%, 0%, 69%).

Black Forest pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 200°, 8%, 29%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#434B4F

RGB67, 75, 79

HSL200°, 8%, 29%

HSV200°, 15%, 31%

CMYK15, 5, 0, 69

Decimal4410191

CSS RGBrgb(67, 75, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 8%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Black Forest 1012-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Stonecutter 2135-20

ΔE 1.1 · #444D50

Dulux

Charcoal Fusion SN4F9

ΔE 1.1 · #444A4F

RAL

Iron Grey 7011

ΔE 1.3 · #434B4D

Behr

Winter Coat HDC-WR14-4

ΔE 1.4 · #44494D

Dunn-Edwards

Salem Black DE6343

ΔE 1.7 · #45494D

Sherwin-Williams

Mount Etna SW7625

ΔE 2 · #3D484C

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 2.3 · #45484B

Valspar

Forest Canopy 5010-1

ΔE 2.6 · #434A4A

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 2.7 · #494F50

Kilz

Typewriter TB-70

ΔE 2.8 · #424648

Vista Paint

Calm Interlude C-500

ΔE 2.8 · #3D4C50

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 2.9 · #3F4647

Hallman-Lindsay

Midnight Magic 508

ΔE 3.2 · #46474A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 9.3 · #383737

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

A near-neutral with a subtle cool violet undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#434B4F

#504844

Analogous

#44504E

#434B4F

#444650

Triadic

#434B4F

#50444C

#4C5044

Split-Complementary

#434B4F

#504446

#504E44

Tetradic

#434B4F

#4E4450

#504844

#465044

Monochromatic

#0C0D0E

#212527

#434B4F

#677379

#8E999F

Rectangle

#434B4F

#484450

#504844

#4C5044

Compound

#434B4F

#444650

#504844

#504E44

Variations

Lighter

#657177

#8B959A

#BCC1C3

Darker

#363D40

#252A2C

#15181A

Saturation

#484B4C

#444C50

#225772

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.91:1

AAA

vs Black

2.36:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#434B4F

#47494F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#434B4F

#4A4A4E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#434B4F

#434C4B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Black Forest gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#726556

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#434B4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#5F6A7B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4F3A2F

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: #434B4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #434B4F;

CSS Variable

--color-black-forest: #434B4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-forest': '#434B4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#434B4F] text-[#434B4F]

SCSS

$black-forest: #434B4F;

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#434C4F · ΔE 0.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #434B4F?

#434B4F is Black Forest, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #434B4F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Forest?

Black Forest works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Black Forest?

Black Forest pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Black Forest?

You can download Black 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 Black Forest?

The hex code is #434B4F. In RGB it's 67, 75, 79, and in HSL it's 200°, 8%, 29%.

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