NEUTRALS

New Forest

#46514E

RGB 70, 81, 78 · HSL 164°, 7%, 30% · CMYK 14, 0, 4, 68

New Forest is #46514E in HEX — rgb(70, 81, 78), hsl(164°, 7%, 30%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 4%, 68%).

New Forest pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 164°, 7%, 30%. 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#46514E

RGB70, 81, 78

HSL164°, 7%, 30%

HSV164°, 14%, 32%

CMYK14, 0, 4, 68

Decimal4608334

CSS RGBrgb(70, 81, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(164, 7%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

New Forest QE-48

Exact match

Valspar

Deepest River 5009-3

ΔE 2.1 · #4B5653

Vista Paint

Deep Space C-486

ΔE 2.3 · #425251

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 2.7 · #464C49

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 2.8 · #4E5452

Dunn-Edwards

Black Spruce DE6308

ΔE 2.8 · #4C5752

Hallman-Lindsay

Deep Space 487

ΔE 3 · #435454

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2122-10

ΔE 3.2 · #4C5857

Sherwin-Williams

Rock Bottom SW7062

ΔE 3.3 · #484C49

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 3.4 · #494F50

PPG

Night Watch 1145-7

ΔE 3.8 · #3C504F

Dulux

Briar SG5G8

ΔE 4 · #3D4844

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 4.5 · #535654

Kilz

Toasted Poppyseed RM210

ΔE 4.7 · #4A4B4A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.2 · #575757

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 6.7 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#46514E

#52474A

Analogous

#47524A

#46514E

#474F52

Triadic

#46514E

#4F4752

#524F47

Split-Complementary

#46514E

#52474F

#524A47

Tetradic

#46514E

#4A4752

#52474A

#4F5247

Monochromatic

#0C0E0D

#242927

#46514E

#6B7B76

#92A09C

Rectangle

#46514E

#474A52

#52474A

#524F47

Compound

#46514E

#474F52

#52474A

#524A47

Variations

Lighter

#687874

#8E9A97

#BDC4C2

Darker

#39423F

#272D2C

#171A19

Saturation

#4B4E4D

#47524F

#247560

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

8.24:1

AAA

vs Black

2.55:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#46514E

#4D4D4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#46514E

#4F4F4E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#46514E

#475050

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

New 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

#746956

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#46514E

Daylight 5500K

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

#616E7A

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.

#513139

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: #46514E;

CSS — background

background-color: #46514E;

CSS Variable

--color-new-forest: #46514E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-forest': '#46514E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#46514E] text-[#46514E]

SCSS

$new-forest: #46514E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #46514E?

#46514E is New Forest, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #46514E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with New Forest?

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

What colors pair well with New Forest?

New 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 New Forest?

You can download New 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 New Forest?

The hex code is #46514E. In RGB it's 70, 81, 78, and in HSL it's 164°, 7%, 30%.

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